Based on commitments made at the 1995 World Summit for Social Development, this publication encourages developing countries to launch full-scale campaigns against poverty. Yet despite having set ambitious global targets for poverty reduction, donor countries are cutting back on aid. A new global strategy against poverty needs to be mounted - with more resources, a sharper focus and a stronger commitment. Overcoming Human Poverty makes a special effort to assess a broad range of national poverty programmes - to find out what is working and what is not, and to draw out some general lessons for better policies. Contents The Commitments to Poverty Reduction Developing National Anti-poverty Plans Linking Poverty to National Policies Linking Countries' International Policies to Poverty Governance: The Missing Link Pro-poor Local Governance: The Neglected Reforms The Poor Organize: The Foundation for Success Focusing Resources on the Poor Integrating Key Issues into Poverty Programmes Monitoring Progress against Poverty Country Profiles Selected References Figures Tables Boxes Book Information: SALES #: 00.III.B.2 ISBN: 9211261244 PAGES: 144pp. PRICE: $15.00 Also available in French and Spanish language versions. [ Home ] [ About UNP ] [ Catalogue ] [ Special Offers ] [ Academic Textbooks ] [ Electronic ] & [ On-line Products ] Contact us with your questions, comments and suggestions at publications@un.org or call toll free: 1-800-253-9646 Copyright © United Nations 2000