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Promoting group justice: fiscal policies in post-conflict countries
Political Economy Research Institute, 2008The need for post-conflict countries to address economic inequality, particularly horizontal inequality among culturally defined groups, is increasingly being recognised. But it is less clear how this should be done.DocumentStriving for growth, bypassing the poor? A critical review of Rwanda’s rural sector policies
Institute of Development Policy and Management, University of Antwerp, 2007This paper critically analyses the challenges and priorities for Rwanda’s rural sector policies in the fight against poverty. The lessons drawn are important, the author asserts, as this sector will be at the forefront of Rwanda’s new Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy (EDPRS or PRSP-2).DocumentPoverty dynamics, violent conflict and convergence in Rwanda
Microcon, 2008This paper analyses household income and poverty dynamics both before and after violent conflict in Rwanda. It explores the socio-economic characteristics of households that move in and out of poverty in order to understand the impact of socio-economic shock.DocumentUnderstanding chronic poverty in Rwanda
id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2007Rwanda is one of the poorest countries in the world. Chronic poverty is likely to be widespread and should be addressed through tailored policy responses. But evidence on chronic poverty in Rwanda is lacking. Combining existing poverty data in new ways provides new insights for policymakers.DocumentMinding the gaps: integrating poverty reduction strategies and budgets for domestic accountability
World Bank, 2007This study examines what challenges have arisen in countries where efforts have been made to integrate poverty reduction strategies (PRSs) with national budgets. It argues that both PRSs and national budgets offer scope for enhanced domestic accountability, but that fractures in planning and budgeting systems pose obstacles for donors and national governments.DocumentShould donors give aid to developing country budgets?
id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2007As donors seek to improve the effectiveness of aid, they have turned to delivering aid directly to developing country budgets. General budget support funds are used by recipient governments according to their own priorities. It is too early to tell, however, if this is more effective in reducing poverty than project or sectoral funding.DocumentExploring the paradox of Rwandan agricultural household income and nutritional outcomes in 1990 and 2000
The Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics - Michigan State University, 2006This paper looks at how Rwandan households adjusted their cropping and income generating strategies to produce an outcome of reduced malnutrition rates from 1990-2000, despite population and land pressures and the impact of the 1994 genocide.DocumentIs cash the best way to assist poor and vulnerable people?
id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2006In the face of chronic poverty, food insecurity and increasing HIV and AIDS in eastern and southern Africa, there is growing recognition of the importance of cash transfers for reaching vulnerable children and households. A variety of cash transfer schemes are being piloted. Should they be scaled-up?DocumentPoverty dynamics, violent conflict and convergence in Rwanda
Households in Conflict Network, 2006Civil war and genocide in 1990s Rwanda saw not only millions of lives lost, but a population left behind to establish a livelihood when facing serious obstacles.DocumentAid does raise economic growth in Africa – indirectly
id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2006Despite receiving large amounts of aid, sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has a poor economic growth record. This has led some observers to conclude that aid to Africa has been ineffective. But this is not the case. Aid has contributed to growth in Africa, mainly by financing investment, which in turn contributes to growth.Pages