Understanding poverty in rural Mexico

Main author: Poole, Nigel
Format: Monographs and Working Papers           
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Summary: In situations where inequality and ethnicity are important aspects of poverty, policymakers need to understand the range of strategies people use to survive. Different groups within communities use different livelihood strategies, according to their wealth. To achieve sustainable development, policies must be targeted at their varying needs.
Language: English
Published: id21 Research Highlight 27 April 2008