a resource kit for policy makers, development practitioners and scholars Rutare, Laban Bakas. creator Nuwagaba, Augustus. text bibliography ug Kampala, Uganda Netmedia Publishers c2012 2012 1st ed. monographic eng

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xiv, 123 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 21 cm. Ch. 1: Poverty and development concepts. Introduction -- Development and human beings at the centre -- Poverty issue -- The poor and their environment -- ch. 2: The development situation. Introduction -- Africa in the world perspective -- Who is responsible? -- ch. 3: Major causes of poverty and underdevelopment. Introduction -- Illiteracy and lack of appropriate education -- Improper planning -- Poor monitoring and evaluation -- Poor saving and investment culture -- Inappropriate technology -- Corruption -- Unfair foreign policies - slave trade and colonialism -- Improper distribution and sharing of resources -- Unemployment and lack of steady income -- Wars and social disorder -- Natural disasters -- ch. 4: Basic solutions to poverty eradication. Introduction -- Enhance democracy and good governance -- Proper planning -- Promote symbiotic relationship -- Human rights and freedom of participation -- Review foreign aid strategies -- Unity and "smart" partnership -- Controlled crime and moral degeneration -- ch. 5: Group dynamics and sustainable development. Introduction -- Different groups - common principles -- Significance of working together -- Necessities for group establishment and sustainability -- Conclusion -- ch. 6: Development in perspective of self-help activities and business. Introduction -- Basic tools - cash-flow pictograms -- Basic tools - Cash-flow chart -- Other basics in business management. Laban Bakas Rutare and Augustus Nuwagaba. Includes bibliographical references (p. 123). f------ Poverty Africa Africa Economic conditions Africa Social conditions HC800 .R88 2012 330.96 9789970411665 9970411667 2013439659 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy16pdf01/2013439659.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy16pdf01/2013439659.html Z8R 140128 20220620110843.0 18020776 eng