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The focal point of legislative efforts in addressing structural violence within a democratic framework lies in its duty to promulgate laws promoting good governance, advocating for citizens’ interests in public policy formulation, and executing oversight functions to ensure equitable distribution and access to public goods and services. In Nigeria, the elimination of poverty has remained a major focus of every successive government; however, more than half of its population still lives in poverty and continues to battle challenges emanating from inequality in societal structures. This study uses a secondary source to gather data and analyze the legislature’s impact on poverty alleviation in Nigeria’s fourth republic. The study reveals the extent of legislative intervention in alleviating poverty in Nigeria, the effectiveness of those actions and finally identifies ways through which the menace of poverty could be eliminated in Nigeria.

This research examines the development and evaluation of an optimization framework for the strategic deployment of financial resources in microfinance initiatives in Barranquilla, Colombia. The framework incorporates an array of variables, including market dynamics, institutional elements, project attributes, and firm-specific factors, to optimize project outcomes and long-term viability. With approximately 3,500 microfinance projects currently operating in the country, Colombia has a thriving microfinance sector that plays a crucial role in promoting financial inclusion and economic development. To ensure a representative sample for this study, 21 microfinance projects were selected using stratified sampling based on key characteristics such as sector, size, and years of operation. The optimization framework developed in this study incorporates an array of variables, including market dynamics, institutional elements, project attributes, and firm-specific factors, to optimize project outcomes and long-term viability. Comprehensive statistical techniques, such as factor analysis, principal component analysis, ANOVA, and t-tests, demonstrate substantial enhancements in critical performance indicators when the optimization framework is implemented. The experimental group, employing the framework, displays superior investment returns, reduced loan defaults, expanded beneficiary reach, and amplified employment generation compared to the control group utilizing conventional allocation strategies. These outcomes corroborate prior studies emphasizing the merits of data-driven methodologies for financial resource allocation in microfinance. The research contributes to the comprehension of effective capital deployment in microfinance initiatives and offers institutions a practical instrument to boost performance, attain financial sustainability, and support poverty reduction and economic growth. The findings have implications for microfinance organizations, policymakers, and academics, underscoring the significance of incorporating a comprehensive set of variables and integrating social capital considerations into microfinance approaches. Subsequent research can expand upon these discoveries to further investigate the efficiency of capital allocation and develop innovative strategies to strengthen microfinance programs.

The problem of poverty still affects many countries and people worldwide, including Indonesia, especially in Jeneponto Regency. This study discusses the multi-partner governance model in managing the fundraising of Zakat funds to alleviate poverty. This model involves various institutions and actors to optimize the collection and use of Zakat funds to help those in need. This study analyzed indicators of actor participation, actor perspectives, actor accessibility, and determination of action to measure each institution’s and actor’s contribution to the multi-partner governance model. The analysis results show that the actor’s perspective dominates with the highest score, showing a strong interest in poverty alleviation. However, challenges in this model were also identified, including effective coordination and collaboration, power imbalances, limited resources, conflicts, personal interests, the complexity of the problem of poverty, and community participation. To overcome these challenges, this study recommends solutions such as building a suitable coordination mechanism, achieving a fair balance of power, increasing the allocation and management of resources, managing conflict and self-interest, adopting a holistic approach to overcoming the complexity of the problem of poverty, and building a mechanism for community participation that is effective.

Understanding the diverse livelihood strategies of herder households, as well as the factors that shape these strategies, is crucial for advancing sustainable development in pastoral area and combating rural poverty. This study aims to assess the livelihood strategies employed by herder households, categorize the diverse types of household livelihood strategies, and elucidate the asset factors that influence households' choices of livelihood strategies. Data were collected from a sample comprising 136 herder households, selected through a random sampling method from 7 villages situated within the traditional pasture territory of southwestern Iran. Using a 2-step cluster analysis based on the share of household income, 2 distinct livelihood strategies were recognized: income originating from farm animal–related products and activities (Cluster 1) and diversified livelihoods strategies (Cluster 2). The findings indicated that a majority of households (58.82%) relied exclusively on livestock-related products and activities for their income. Households possessing greater rangeland and farmland as indicators of natural capital (β = 5.184, P = 0.004) as well as those with more livestock, which serves as physical capital (β = 2.914, P = 0.042), demonstrated a heightened likelihood of adopting livelihood strategies centered on livestock-related products and activities. Conversely, households with higher levels of education indicative of human capital (β = –2.770, P = 0.027) were less inclined to pursue this type of livelihood strategy. The study highlights the prevalence of impoverished households in 2 livelihood strategy clusters, with a notably higher percentage of extremely poor herder households identified in Cluster 1 (27.5%) than Cluster 2 (10.7%). The findings suggest that the government should consider implementing measures to transition nonfarm animal–related products and activities into a sustainable livelihood option. Furthermore, it is recommended that policies supporting diversified livelihood strategies take precedence in efforts to break the cycle of poverty.

In Shaanxi Province, the natural conditions, resource endowments and economic development levels of the three plates in Guanzhong, Northern Shaanxi and Southern Shaanxi have their own characteristics. How to consolidate and expand the achievements of poverty alleviation and effectively connect with rural revitalization according to local conditions is still facing many difficulties, especially in industry, employment, ecological protection, cultural inheritance, public services and talent construction. Fully considering the local natural resource conditions and the reality of economic development, it is beneficial for Shaanxi to consolidate and expand the achievements of poverty alleviation and effectively connect with rural revitalization by improving the level of industrial development, solving the problem of mass employment, strengthening ecological protection, glowing the vitality of rural culture, improving the level of public services and strengthening the construction of talent team. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Yao People is the earliest indigenous people living in Libo, Guizhou Province. Due to the harsh natural environment, Yao People living here have long been in deep poverty. Since the implementation of the targeted poverty alleviation policy in 2015, Libo County Yao People's economic and social development and human settlements have undergone dramatic changes. On the basis of summing up and analysing the measures, achievements, experiences and challenges of Libo in helping Yao People's poverty alleviation, this paper makes a strategic discussion on how to consolidate the effect of poverty alleviation from five aspects: policy continuity, endogenous motive force, employment channel, organization guidance, and the degree of help and support. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• We construct a multidimensional poverty index for chinese counties. • We establish a staggered DID model that controls for selection bias. • Highways significantly reduce county poverty. • The poverty-reduction effect of highways is conditional. • The poverty-reduction effect of highways diminishes with increasing altitude. This paper establishes a staggered difference-in-differences (DID) model to estimate the impact of highways on regional poverty using county-level panel data from China. We construct a multidimensional poverty index and use satellite-monitored night light brightness as a proxy indicator. The results demonstrate that highways significantly reduce county poverty and that the poverty reduction effect becomes increasingly pronounced over time. This result remains robust after controlling for non-random highway route selection. Furthermore, the poverty reduction effect of highways is conditional, with a significant poverty reduction effect in the less economically-developed western regions and non-municipal counties, and no significant poverty reduction effect in the economically-developed eastern and central regions and municipal districts. Moreover, the poverty reduction effect of highways gradually decreases as the average altitude of counties increases. Our tests provide empirical evidence for effective road investments in developing countries that incorporate poverty alleviation targets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

It is one of the most important tasks for the work of Agriculture, Rural areas and Farmers' in the new era to consolidate and develop the achievements of rural poverty alleviation and effectively link them with the revitalization of rural industries, and agricultural science and technology plays a key role in the revitalization of rural industries. There are many problems in the ethnic minority areas of Sichuan province, such as the insufficient investment in agricultural science and technology innovation, the weak foundation of modern agriculture, the in- sufficient supply of agricultural science and technology talents, the imperfect mechanism of agricultural science and technology innovation, the relatively low scientific and cultural timber of farmers, and the insufficient endogenous motivation, it is suggested that the construction of the Double system' of agricultural science and technology innovation and achievement transformation system, building a platform for demonstration and transformation of high-level scientific and technological achievements, improving the level of scientific and technological supply, perfecting the organizational system of agricultural production and management, perfecting the service system of agricultural informationization and mechanization, establishing the quality safety and standardization system of agricultural products, strengthening the training system of agricultural science and technology talents should be started from six aspects, the achievement of consolidating and expanding poverty alleviation in ethnic minority areas in Sichuan province has been effectively linked with the revitalization of rural areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is a conditional cash transfer (CCT) program in the Philippines that has been implemented since 2007 and now spans the Arroyo, Aquino, and Duterte administration. Through document analysis, this study aims to compare and analyze the implementation of the program of the three administrations. Results exhibited that (1) all three administrations have achieved success in their overall implementation; (2) internal and external factors became hindrances for the program, such as political motivations and financial crisis; and (3) the program lacks the manifestation of sustainable development in its implementation and outcomes. The study recommends (1) efficient mechanisms in implementation and long-term evaluation, (2) avoidance of extractive institutions, and (3) conducting scenario planning for external variables that may affect the program. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The province of South Sumatra is widely known as one of the most prosperous regions in Indonesia. In fiscal year 2022, the region's gross domestic product (GDRP) was Rp 591.603,48 billion, with a per capita income of Rp 68,31 billion. Additionally, this economy grew by 5,23%, exceeding the national average, and contributed Rp 9,98 trillion in actual revenue for the government. Nevertheless, the level of poverty remains significant, at 11.9%. Numerous scholarly studies have been conducted over the past few decades to investigate the interconnections between economic growth, income disparity, and poverty alleviation. The prevailing findings of these studies have consistently demonstrated that there is a positive correlation between economic growth and poverty alleviation. However, the relationship between economic growth and income inequality remains uncertain. This study aims to investigate the interrelationships between economic growth, inequality, and poverty reduction in the province of South Sumatra. The methodologies employed encompass descriptive analysis and panel data analysis. The analysis utilises Gross Domestic Regional Product (GDRP) statistics at the regency level, as well as data from the National Socio-economic Survey and local government budgets spanning the period from 2015 to 2022. The findings indicate that economic growth has turned out to be the result of increasing poverty and income inequality all at once. Growth in the mining and agricultural sectors tends to increase poverty because it is capital-intensive and does not appear to absorb labour from people experiencing poverty. Additionally, increases in income inequality are positively correlated with increases in poverty. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research aims to analyze the role of Sharia economics in alleviating poverty in Indonesia. The method used in this research is a literature study, which is a series of activities relating to methods of collecting library data, reading and taking notes, as well as processing reading material into research data. Some of the literature that researchers use as data sources are books, journal articles, and news related to the role of Sharia economics in reducing poverty rates in Indonesia. One of the goals of religion is to encourage people from being left behind economically. Poverty is a serious problem that must be sought immediately for a solution because it can have very dangerous impacts, including disturbing one's faith or it could even disappear and that person becomes a disbeliever. The potential for ziswaf in Indonesia is extraordinary. If it can be managed professionally, it will have an impact on the welfare of society. How to overcome poverty can be done with various steps and strategies. The thing that must be done from the start to overcome the poverty that grips our society is to create an economic order that allows for a fair distribution system to be born, encouraging the birth of concern from people who have (aghniya') toward the needy, poor, dhu'afa' and mustard 'affine. One form of concern for Aghniya' is his willingness to pay zakat and issue sadaqah. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We explore success drivers of reward-based crowdfunding for poverty alleviation in China. The results from our econometric modeling using data from 4375 reward-based crowdfunding campaigns suggest that poverty alleviation campaigns, as compared to ordinary ones, benefit from higher funded amounts, larger backer numbers, and greater success rates. The results also suggest that poverty alleviation campaigns perform better when the products sold originate from poorer (as compared to wealthier) regions and when price premiums are lower (as compared to higher). We corroborate important findings from the field study with an experimental study, showing that the consumer's feeling of warm glow accounts for the positive effects of poverty alleviation campaigns (as compared to ordinary) campaigns. We expand the applications of warm-glow theory into the context of reward-based crowdfunding campaigns for poverty alleviation and offer new insights into success drivers of such campaigns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The “14th Five-Year Plan” period is a critical period to realize the effective connection of consolidating the achievements of poverty alleviation and rural revitalization. Industrial development is the biggest junction between effective connection of consolidating the achievements of poverty alleviation and rural revitalization. Industrial revitalization is the foundation and key of rural revitalization. Under this background, to scientifically analyze challenges and constraints such as insufficient industrial driving capacity, insufficient main force for industrial revitalization, great pressure on financial guarantee, insufficient consumption driving potential and weak support foundation for industrial development of industry revitalization, in the situation of overall victory in poverty alleviation and a good start in rural revitalization in Hecheng District, western Hunan. In the new era, promotion of the western development, central China’s emergence, undertaking industrial transfer, “three high and four new” strategy and upgrading of domestic consumption have brought extremely important policy opportunities and market opportunities for industrial revitalization. To realize the industrial revitalization in western Hunan, we should fully seize the historical opportunities, adhere to optimizing the spatial layout of industrial development, improve the industrial chain, promote the construction of industrial clusters, develop new agricultural business entities, cultivate agricultural product brands, promote the accurate connection between production and marketing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Forest-dwelling residents frequently collect non-timber forest products (NTFPs) for various reasons, such as food, medicine, firewood, religious reasons, or handicrafts. This study examines the multiple benefits derived from NTFPs and how they contribute to the livelihoods of Ghanaian communities to alleviate poverty. Resources and services provided by NTFPs have an essential role in providing economic, nutritional, medicinal, cultural, and environmental benefits. This study examines the diverse range of NTFPs locals collect, such as chewing sticks, games, herbs, honey, leaves, mushrooms, pestles, raffia and palms, snails, and straws. In addition to serving different purposes, these NTFPs contribute to income generation, food security, health care, cultural practices, and the protection of the environment. A qualitative research approach was used in this study to collect data through semi-structured interviews and focus groups with members on multiple collections of NTFPs and their multiple benefits. We interviewed 732 residents regarding their multiple NTFPs and their potential to improve the livelihood of the locals. The data for the study were analysed using descriptive statistics. As a result of the survey, the frequency and percentages of responses were analysed for each indicator related to multiple values of NTFPs. Both males and females collected a list of NTFPs during the survey. Regarding NTFPs used for sale, 275 were reported, representing 37.57% of the total. In addition to emphasising the importance of sustainable management practices and equitable distribution of benefits, the study explores the multiple benefits of NTFPs for poverty alleviation in Ghanaian communities. It is essential to ensure the conservation of forest ecosystems and promote inclusive policies to harness the potential of NTFPs and maximise their positive impact on livelihoods. NTFPs provide multiple benefits for Ghanaian communities, including income, nutrition, healthcare, cultural preservation, and environmental sustainability. To promote sustainable development, it is imperative to understand the role of NTFPs and implement appropriate strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study examines the determinants of poverty across all provinces using 2019–20 data from the Pakistan Social and Living Standards Measurement (PSLM) survey. The results from binary logistic regression analysis reveal several significant findings; household size, the square of the household head’s age, marital status and province-specific factors are positively associated with a household head’s classification as poor. Conversely, the age and gender of the household head, educational levels of the household head, household characteristics, and assets exhibit negative correlations with poverty. The findings will offer valuable insights for policymakers to formulate targeted poverty reduction strategies toward potential solutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The land question is an emotive issue across the world. At independence, erstwhile colonies adopted land reforms to address colonial imbalances in landholding. South Africa is one such country that has embarked on land reforms with the view to correcting economic imbalances created by the apartheid past. However, land reform in South Africa has not only been slow but has failed to deal with the twin challenges of poverty and inequality. Using qualitative research design and neoclassical theory, this paper investigates South Africa's land reforms under the auspices of radical economic transformation. The paper argues that the wholesale expropriation of land without compensation does not fit into the obtaining (neoliberal) economic blueprint that has dominated the country over the years. The call for a radical transformation of landholding rights in the country without structural changes in macroeconomic management remains political rhetoric. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Innovation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of Makin Mesra reduces West Aceh District's poverty. CSR of Makin Mesra is a collaborative effort between the local government and private companies to address the region's poverty challenges. The research method used a qualitative approach with case studies to understand the impact and challenges of the program in depth. Data were collected through interviews with key parties, including government officials, company representatives, and community members. The research findings reveal that CSR Makin Mesra has resulted in significant improvements in the welfare of the target community, including a decrease in poverty and unemployment rates. The program has facilitated increased economic activity and essential support for marginalized groups. However, challenges such as limited human resources, delays in fund distribution, and differences in beneficiary data hinder the program's implementation, efficiency, and impact in reducing poverty. This study concludes that CSR Makin Mesra is an essential innovation in utilizing corporate social responsibility for poverty alleviation. This innovation shows positive results in improving community welfare and economic stability. Despite the challenges, the program highlights the potential of collaborative CSR efforts in addressing complex social issues effectively. The author's recommendations to improve the effectiveness of CSR Makin Mesra include strengthening the capacity of the human resources involved through training and skills development of the implementation team and simplifying the fund distribution process through reforming the fund submission and distribution procedures.

This study evaluated the determinants of transition in economic growth among inclusive growth (IG) and non-inclusive growth (NIG) in farming households in Nigeria using secondary data from General Household Surveys for 2010, 2013 and 2016. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Foster-Greer-Thorbecke (FGT) and Markov chain. The result shows that mean age of the rural households were 41.8, 43.7, and 46.9 years for 2010, 2013 and 2016 respectively. Majority (65.0%, 65.4% and 65.5%) were male while 64.3%, 63.1% and 63.4% were married in 2010, 2013 and 2016 respectively. Markov probability transition matrix revealed that rural households (29.9%) remained in NIG in both periods 2010–2013 and 2013–2016 while 70.1% with NIG in period 2010–2013 moved out in 2013–2016. Rural households (46.6%) that are inclusive in period 2010–2013 transitioned into NIG in period 2013–2016. In the long run, rural households (40.2%) remained in NIG while 59.8% exited. It was concluded that with equitable resources, rural households have the probability to be inclusive and reduced non-inclusive growth.

The paper explores the review on the impact of electricity outages on MSMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa, analyzing their effects on productivity and poverty levels based on a review of 102 studies spanning from 2010 to 2023. The review organizes the studies by subject, theme, and major research findings to analyze the impact of power outages in Sub-Saharan Africa on poverty reduction. Power outages in the region hinder income generation and employment, perpetuating the cycle of poverty. The key findings emphasize the importance of proactive action to minimize the negative consequences of power outages on small businesses and poverty. MSMEs face disruptions that lead to reduced productivity, operational inefficiencies, higher production costs, and supply chain disruptions. Strategies to lessen power outage effects on MSMEs, the review proposed promoting energy source diversification, such as renewables. The research review concludes that power outages are a major challenge for MSMEs and energy diversification is a key solution to reduce poverty in the region.

Introduction: Microfinance, as a predominant poverty alleviation strategy aimed at lifting the poor out of poverty, provides financial services to impoverished individuals. This research examines the effect of microloans on the growth of individuals' income and their ability to rise above the poverty line. It also explores how changes in the duration of financial aid to Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) impact poverty alleviation. Additionally, the study investigates the effect of marketing and increased sales probability, as complementary services of microfinance, on income growth. Therefore, this research evaluates the influence of microfinance on income improvement and poverty reduction by considering two policies: changing the duration of financial aid to MFIs and increasing the probability of product sales.Methods: In MFIs, the method of resource provision, different lending conditions, and the interactions among individuals create a complex environment. The heterogeneous characteristics and behaviors of individuals, along with their interactions in a dynamic setting, lead to complex events. Agent-based modeling (ABM) helps to understand and model these complexities. ABM is a simulation approach involving autonomous, independent, decision-making agents that are interconnected and aims to investigate system-level outcomes by modeling individual behaviors. This research employs the ABM approach.Results and discussion: The simulation results indicate that the provision of microloans increases individuals' income and enables many to escape absolute poverty. This study assumes a zero-interest rate. The findings show that the resources of MFIs, based on savings and loan repayments, can increase, allowing for a growing number of loans even with a two-year donation policy. Thus, providing interest-free microloans and limiting the duration of assistance can create a sustainable microfinance system. The policy of extending financial aid from three to four years does not significantly increase income levels, as MFIs can sustain themselves through savings and repayments. However, extending the aid duration increases the number of loans, with 155, 221, and 278 loans given under the two-, three-, and four-year policies, respectively. Moreover, increasing the probability of sales from 60% to 80% results in significantly higher income and a greater number of individuals above the poverty line. Overall, the study reveals that increasing financial aid duration does not necessarily lead to higher income or poverty alleviation. Instead, marketing and boosting product sales are more effective.Conclusions: Reducing the number of aid years and utilizing the released financial resources to create markets and enhance sales probability make poverty alleviation policies more effective. In other words, using financial resources to establish guaranteed or permanent markets for MFI members generates a greater leverage effect for income growth compared to simply extending the aid duration.

This study highlights the current status of rabbit production, potential challenges facing the industry and the prospects for rabbit farming in Dodoma city, Tanzania. Data from 60 individuals keeping rabbits were collected through a structured questionnaire and direct observation. Results showed that 60% of the respondents were men and 40% women. Rabbits were kept mainly as a source of meat for families and income generation. Main sources of rabbit stock were local breeders (55%) and missionaries (25%), while the remainder were from agricultural institutes. The dominant rabbit breeds reared were California white (50%), New Zealand white (30%), Chinchilla (10%) and Dutch (10%). Ninety-five percent of the farmers kept rabbits in cages, while 5% confined them at night and let them out during the day to forage for feed. Fifteen percent of the respondents fed commercial rabbit pellets, 5% vegetables and kitchen waste only, whereas 80% fed both rabbit pellets, vegetables and kitchen waste. The number of rabbits kept by an individual farmer ranged from 5 to 180, with mean stock size of 22.80±11.20 (mean±standard deviation). Rabbits were sold at 8 to 12 wk of age and each rabbit was sold for 20 000 to 30 000 Tanzanian shillings (8.00 – 12.00 USD). Major challenges in rabbit production were lack of feed resources, lack of readily available market, poor quality of breeding stock, low knowledge of rabbit production techniques and lack of technical support from extension services. Although rabbit farming in Dodoma is carried out at subsistence level, it is associated with a decrease in poverty among urban and peri-urban farmers. In conclusion, rabbit production in urban and peri-urban areas of Tanzania has the potential to contribute to food and nutrition security and poverty alleviation, thus improving living standards.

Despite the fact that the issue of female poverty is widespread, continuous attempts are made to combat it and advance women's empowerment. To achieve the goals of sustainable development, such as eradicating poverty, attaining gender equality, promoting good jobs and economic growth, and eliminating inequities, creative strategies must be developed. This study focused on the Nigerian Youth and Women Farmers Association in order to examine the effect of social empowerment on alleviating poverty in Nigeria's agricultural sector. Out of the 353 issued questionnaires, 335 were returned and used in this study's investigation. The structural equation model with partial least squares (SEM-PLS) was used to analyse the acquired data. The results showed an important correlation between social empowerment and reductions in poverty among women working in the agricultural sector. This highlights how crucial it is to work together, provide resources, and extend support in order to empower women socially and foster an atmosphere that supports their social and economic advancement. This research recommends that lawmakers, organisations, and governmental entities actively support the empowerment of women in the agricultural sector in order to encourage sustainable farming practices among female entrepreneurs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Eradicating poverty and improving human well-being are pivotal objectives for achieving global sustainable development. Sustainable agriculture, as a key domain, plays a crucial role in addressing poverty. However, to date, there remains insufficient research on the specific impact of agricultural green development on poverty. To bridge this gap, we utilize panel data from 273 prefecture-level cities in China from 2006 to 2022 to explore how agricultural green development affects poverty based on constructing a regional multidimensional poverty index and an index of green agriculture. Our study reveals that agricultural green development effectively reduces poverty, particularly in regions of deep poverty and the eastern part of China. Further mediating analysis indicates the alleviation of poverty by agricultural green development through the infrastructure, the industrial structure, and the green technology innovation effect. Our findings offer valuable insights for informing policies on agricultural green development and poverty reduction, as well as for improving government resource allocation and strengthening resilience in impoverished areas. By deepening our understanding of the link between green agriculture and poverty, this research significantly contributes to global agricultural sustainability and expedites poverty eradication worldwide. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper explores whether the assessment of local government officials affects firm participation in targeted poverty alleviation. Using a sample of Chinese A‐share listed companies in the Midwest from 2016 to 2019, the results show that the greater the importance of officials' poverty alleviation assessment, the higher the participation of firms in precise poverty alleviation. State‐owned enterprises (SOEs) contribute more to the reduction of destitution than private enterprises. We further find that local SOEs' participation in precision poverty alleviation enhances the likelihood of executive promotion, while private enterprises' participation in precision poverty alleviation increases government subsidies and reduces the cost of debt financing. These findings imply that the evaluation mechanisms of Chinese officials can effectively promote enterprises fulfilling social responsibilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Globally, different governments have engaged various strategies towards solving the twin problems of inequality and poverty. To this effect, post-Apartheid South African governments have engaged some policies and strategies towards addressing these twin problems especially as it concerns the previously disadvantaged majority African groups. To what extent have these policies and efforts been effective remains an issue for debate in the extant literature on development in South Africa. This qualitative study informed by secondary data engages in the debate on the (in) effectiveness of some of the state-led policies and strategies aimed at poverty alleviation and development in South Africa since the demise of Apartheid. The paper argues that state-led efforts at poverty alleviation within South Africa have relatively not met the envisioned success. The apparent failure is blamed on the government's adoption of mainly economic/IC conception of poverty and tackling the problem through neo-liberal economic policies/strategies. Also, there has been notable poor implementation of the policies at the grassroots as a result of weak government institutions. The study recommends improving the agency role of government in poverty alleviation by the adoption of a State-in-Society Approach rather than a State-Centred Approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The county (city) located on the northern slope of the Kunlun Mountains is the primary area to solidify and extend the success of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China in poverty alleviation. Its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are intertwined with the concerted economic and social development of Xinjiang and the objective of achieving shared prosperity within the region. This study established a sustainable development evaluation framework by selecting 15 SDGs and 20 secondary indicators from the United Nations' SDGs. The aim of this study is to quantitatively assess the progress of SDGs at the county (city) level on the northern slope of the Kunlun Mountains. The results indicate that there are substantial variations in the scores of SDGs among the nine counties and one city located on the northern slope of the Kunlun Mountains. Notable high scores of SDGs are observed in the central and eastern regions, whereas lower scores are prevalent in the western areas. The scores of SDGs, in descending order, are as follows: 62.22 for Minfeng County, 54.22 for Hotan City, 50.21 for Qiemo County, 42.54 for Moyu County, 41.56 for Ruoqiang County, 41.39 for Qira County, 39.86 for Lop County, 38.25 for Yutian County, 38.10 for Pishan County, and 36.87 for Hotan County. The performances of SDGs reveal that Hotan City, Lop County, Minfeng County, and Ruoqiang County have significant sustainable development capacity because they have three or more SDGs ranked as green color. However, Hotan County, Moyu County, Qira County, and Yutian County show the poorest performance, as they lack SDGs with green color. It is important to establish and enhance mechanisms that can ensure sustained income growth among poverty alleviation beneficiaries, sustained improvement in the capacity of rural governance, and the gradual improvement of social security system. These measures will facilitate the effective implementation of SDGs. Finally, this study offers a valuable support for governmental authorities and relevant departments in their decision-making processes. In addition, these results hold significant reference value for assessing SDGs at the county (city) level, particularly in areas characterized by low levels of economic development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Understanding borrowers' behavior is essential in making lending decisions, strengthening financial inclusion, and alleviating poverty. This research adopts a bibliometric approach to provide an overview of the borrower's behavior relative to the selected literature. Bibliometric analysis quantifies the impact and quality of scientific production. This study reviewed 989 articles obtained from SCOPUS and published from 1987 to 2023. Data were cleaned, formatted, and analyzed using VOS viewer (1.6.19) and the R-Bibliometrix package. The research established an increased interest in borrowers' behavior among scholars. Nonetheless, it is overshadowed by studies in lending behavior, microfinance, banking, peer-to-peer lending, and fintech. The scholarly focus is mainly on the supply side of the credit industry with little regard to demand-side dynamics, such as borrowers' decision-making processes, which can affect the performance of credit facilities. This study recommends that further studies on credit facility demand-side dynamics should be carried out to understand the drivers of borrowers' decisions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study examines the influence of Confucianism on corporate poverty alleviation (PA) participation. We argue that firms in regions with more Confucian temples are more likely to participate in government-initiated PA programs because Confucianism emphasizes common social welfare. This positive relationship is stronger for firms with chief executive officers born in Confucian regions and for firms that are under high media pressure, as the trade-off between social welfare and firm interest is in favor of Confucianism. Using a sample of Chinese-listed firms, we find evidence supporting our arguments. Moreover, we find consistent evidence that firms influenced by Confucianism are motivated to pay long-term attention to PA activities and improve corporate PA efficiency, highlighting the substantive role of Confucianism in a PA campaign. Our study contributes to the business ethics literature by introducing Confucianism into research on corporate social activities and provides practical implications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]