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Poverty trends in the 1990s and poverty reduction strategy for Pakistan

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  • Khan, M. A.
  • Hussain, N.

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This paper tries to draw trends of poverty in the country over the decade of 90s and highlights the salient features of the strategy being followed in the country for the purpose of its reduction. The paper is divided into three sections. Section I gives the theoretical background of poverty, while Section II discusses the same in the context of Pakistan: explaining the methodology being followed for the estimation of official poverty line, along with the calculation of poverty indices and the regional as well as overall poverty trends in the country over the decade of 90s. In this respect, HIES/PIHS 992-93, 93-94, 96-97 and 98-99 data series has been utilized. The reasons for the changing trend of poverty over this period are also highlighted. Section III explains the framework and the strategy being followed by the government for poverty reduction in Pakistan.

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  • Khan, M. A. & Hussain, N., 2004. "Poverty trends in the 1990s and poverty reduction strategy for Pakistan," Conference Papers h043762, International Water Management Institute.
    • Handle: RePEc:iwt:conppr:h043762
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