Does access to microfinance improve household welfare? We seek the answer this question using data on 2,060 borrower and nonborrower households based in six major urban centers of Djibouti. construct a composite index multidimensional poverty that captures various aspects well-being, including ownership agricultural livestock assets, land, transportation, employment, quality housing, sanitation...

The purpose of this study is to identify the poverty perspective and alleviation strategies in Indonesia. Poverty one problems still facing Given that problem Indonesia a complex multifaceted problem, reduction efforts should be carried out comprehensive manner, covering various aspects people's lives implemented an integrated manner. It important know what factors influence for benefit society...

II. Experience in Implementing the PRSP Approach...................................................................9 A. Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (I-PRSPs) ...................................................9 Taking stock of the I-PRSP experience .......................................................................10 Prospective I-PRSPs ...........................................