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Scaling-Up Poverty Reduction: ADB in Asia and the Pacific

by Chatterjee, S., et al.

Poverty and Social Development Paper No. 9

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The paper describes how poverty incidence in developing member countries have been reduced in recent decades. It summarizes the factors behind Asia’s economic performance, and offers insights to policy makers.

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Contents

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Executive Summary

1. Introduction
2. Lessons from Asia's Experience in Poverty Reduction
3. ADB's Institutional Evolution to Support Poverty Reduction
4. Scaling-Up: ADB's Experience and Present Approach
5. Conclusions

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