1. The private sector, poverty reduction and international development.
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Garforth, Chris, Phillips, Chris, and Bhatia-Panthaki, Seema
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PRIVATE sector ,POVERTY ,ECONOMIC development ,SOCIAL problems ,ECONOMIC sectors ,ECONOMIC indicators - Abstract
The private sector, after shifting fortunes in development theory and practice over the years, is now widely recognised as the key to economic growth, which itself is indispensable for poverty reduction. The Development Studies Association (DSA) Annual Conference in 2006 brought together academics, private sector actors, NGOs and policy makers to share insights and experiences on how this vital contribution to growth, development and poverty reduction can be realised. This paper summarises the main themes and discussions of the conference and introduces the papers selected for inclusion in this conference issue. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2007
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