Targeting and Universalism in Poverty Reduction

This report examines the shift from universalism to targeting in poverty reduction, assessing the effectiveness, administrative challenges, and political implications of both approaches.

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The research method involves a review of existing literature, case studies, and empirical evidence to evaluate the shift from universal to targeted social policies in developing countries, focusing on their administrative feasibility, political economy, and effectiveness in reducing poverty.

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The report analyzes the transition from universal social policies to targeted approaches in developing countries, evaluating the administrative feasibility, political economy, and impact on poverty. It highlights the ideological shifts, fiscal constraints, and donor influences driving selectivity, and discusses the limitations and potential of targeting in poverty alleviation.

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Categories: English publication language | Global geographic scope | administrative challenges | donor influences | fiscal constraints | ideological shifts | policy effectiveness | political economy | poverty | poverty reduction | social policies | targeting | universalism