Poverty reduction
Achieving SDG 10 / Can Bangladesh reduce income inequality by 2030?
In Bangladesh, challenges hindering the achievement of economic equality are: low public expenditure on education, training, health, rural development and social protection.
Part: 4 BUDGET IN FOCUS / Budget Infocus: Direct spending on poverty reduction shrinks
The share of the total allocation for spending directly on poverty reduction has come down for the upcoming fiscal year despite persistently higher inflation, deepening the uncertainties of the poor.
All hands on deck needed to beat poverty
The Covid-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, the consequent price hikes and the global economic crisis have impeded the progress towards these goals
Charting the middle-income journey
Bangladesh needs proper macroeconomic management to avoid middle income trap
8m came out of poverty in 6yrs: WB
Around eight million people in Bangladesh have come out of poverty between 2010 and 2016, according to the latest poverty assessment report of World Bank.
Poverty Reduction: Bangladesh makes significant stride
Bangladesh got about 19.3 million people out of poverty between 2004 and 2014, the fastest reduction in UNDP’s poverty index during that period.
Poverty reduction rate slows down
Bangladesh's rate of poverty reduction has slowed down in recent years.
Children and Poverty
Protecting the rights of children and providing the essentials for their development must be part of the definition of poverty reduction.
NATIONAL SOCIAL SECURITY STRATEGY / A roadmap to poverty reduction in Bangladesh
The successful implementation of the NSSS will provide a strong basis for Bangladesh to extend proper social security to its poor and vulnerable populations. It recognises the differences in risks at different stages of the life cycle and provides support to various demographic groups.
Can Bangladesh reduce income inequality by 2030?
In Bangladesh, challenges hindering the achievement of economic equality are: low public expenditure on education, training, health, rural development and social protection.
Budget Infocus: Direct spending on poverty reduction shrinks
The share of the total allocation for spending directly on poverty reduction has come down for the upcoming fiscal year despite persistently higher inflation, deepening the uncertainties of the poor.
All hands on deck needed to beat poverty
The Covid-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, the consequent price hikes and the global economic crisis have impeded the progress towards these goals
Charting the middle-income journey
Bangladesh needs proper macroeconomic management to avoid middle income trap
8m came out of poverty in 6yrs: WB
Around eight million people in Bangladesh have come out of poverty between 2010 and 2016, according to the latest poverty assessment report of World Bank.
Poverty Reduction: Bangladesh makes significant stride
Bangladesh got about 19.3 million people out of poverty between 2004 and 2014, the fastest reduction in UNDP’s poverty index during that period.
Poverty reduction rate slows down
Bangladesh's rate of poverty reduction has slowed down in recent years.
Children and Poverty
Protecting the rights of children and providing the essentials for their development must be part of the definition of poverty reduction.
A roadmap to poverty reduction in Bangladesh
The successful implementation of the NSSS will provide a strong basis for Bangladesh to extend proper social security to its poor and vulnerable populations. It recognises the differences in risks at different stages of the life cycle and provides support to various demographic groups.
From 'good-enough' jobs to 'decent' jobs
Though there are many views on 'inclusive growth', the key consensus is that inclusive growth is a growth process which reduces poverty, inequality and social exclusion and promotes 'decent' jobs and economic and social cohesion.