Technical Assistance To The Government Of Mongolia For Strengthening The National Poverty Alleviation Program PDF Download

Poverty is possibly the most pressing problem in Mongolia today. Strong, rapid growth has been elusive in the tumultuous years following the collapse of communist rule, average incomes have fallen and inequality has grown. Economic collapse has been exacerbated by an unprecedented series of natural disasters in the rural livestock sector - the mainstay of the Mongolian economy and society. Mongolia desperately needs a strategy that addresses the macroeconomic problems it faces while also helping lift its citizens out of poverty. This book considers the many aspects of poverty in Mongolia - population movements and capabilities, environmental constraints, macroeconomic policy, and governance. It forms the basis of a strategy to counter the economic decline, the growth of poverty and the increasing reliance on foreign aid. At the heart of this strategy is the notion that there need be no conflict between growth and equity. It argues that Mongolia now needs a strong state that is able to