Inclusive Development and Poverty Reduction

Inclusive development refers to the idea that every human being, irrespective of their individuality, can play an important role in changing their societies. Inclusive development processes produce better results for the communities that participate in them. It emphasizes on providing benefits to minorities, the extremely poor in rural areas and those pushed below the poverty line through man-made and natural disasters. Poverty reduction is a set of humanitarian and economic policies aimed at perpetually raising individuals above poverty. The cases of poverty can be found in both developed countries and developing countries. However, poverty is more prevalent in developing countries. Poverty reduction steps to alleviate poverty are implemented by both types of countries. Poverty reduction is mostly driven through higher rates of economic growth. This book contains some path-breaking studies on inclusive development and poverty reduction. A number of latest researches have been included to keep the readers up-to-date with the global concepts in this area of study.