The conference will feature paper presentations that will provide an updated in-depth view of the poverty issue, its relationship to economic growth and globalization, and the policy and institutional reforms required for poverty reduction. It also deals with specific sectoral and policy concerns that have significant implications for poverty and income inequality such as labor, education, health, and local governance. It aims to help decision-makers choose the right policy options to issues and concerns related to poverty.
Participants
The Conference is intended for policymakers, government executives, political leaders, think tanks, and experts in poverty reduction and related disciplines.
Contact Details
Parties interested in participating in the conference may contact the Conference Secretariat at telephone (049) 536-3459, 536-2290 local 419, fax (049) 536-7097 or e-mail poverty_conference2009@agri.searca.org on or before 23 March 2009.
