Decade of Social Development in Latin America: 1990 - 1999 (Libros De La Cepal) - Softcover

United Nations

9789211214345: Decade of Social Development in Latin America: 1990 - 1999 (Libros De La Cepal)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9211214343 ISBN 13: 9789211214345

Publisher: United Nations, 2004

According to this report, which includes survey material as well as objective indicators, the 1990s brought sweeping changes to Latin America: for example, the continent's economy grew substantially, reducing poverty in the first part of the decade. However, while the proportion of poor went down, the number increased substantially, inequalities in income increased or did not budge, and education was not available on an equal basis. However, some much-needed social reforms were being funded on a nation-by-nation basis, and the authors indicate that this, and incentives to become involved in the available political arenas, may make it possible for more improvements for the average citizen of a Latin American nation. Annotation �2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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