One of the most promising approaches to poverty reduction in developing countries is to encourage sustainable livelihoods for the poor. This takes account of th

The urban below poverty line (BPL) families residing in certain pockets of the city of Imphal are particularly vulnerable and struggle to gain access to service

A world more urban... The world is undergoing massive urbanization, and is projected to increase from three to over four billion city dwellers, mostly in the de

This is compounded by the lack of voice and influence that low income groups have in these official spheres.

Rapid urbanization in developing countries brings numerous problems and challenges; urban poverty is one important issue. This important volume presents the fin