: Mehrotra and Delamonica emphasize that for growth to be effective at reducing poverty, it must be equitable and include redistributive measures that benefit the most vulnerable.
: While focusing on developing countries' internal policies, the text also notes the critical role of support from richer nations in meeting international development goals. Publication Details Authors : Santosh Mehrotra and Enrique Delamonica Publisher : ZED Books, Ltd. (2007) Eliminating Human Poverty: Macroeconomic and So...
: The research draws on the authors' extensive work with UNICEF and UNDP . : Mehrotra and Delamonica emphasize that for growth
: The book moves beyond simple micro-level interventions, advocating for the alignment of fiscal and monetary policies with social goals like health, education, and utilities. (2007) : The research draws on the authors'
: A central theme is that universal access to education, clean water, and healthcare serves as the fundamental building block for human development.
: The authors highlight that state failure in service delivery can be addressed through deep decentralization and by giving the poor a "voice" to ensure accountability and effective resource allocation.