Poverty Reduction
Main article: Poverty reduction See also: Aid and Development aidVarious poverty reduction strategies are broadly categorized here based on whether they make more of the basic human needs available or increase the disposable income needed to purchase those needs. Some basic needs, such as improving access to education, may also help increase income.
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