Poverty, Democracy and Development: Issues for Consideration by the Commonwealth Expert Group on Democracy and Development
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A companion volume to Making Democracy Work for Pro-poor Development, this paper was written as a background note for the Commonwealth Expert Group on Democracy and Development, and was key in clarifying some of the major themes to be deliberated by the Group, chaired by the current Prime Minister of India, Hon. Manmohan Singh. It is in four parts. The first part reviews the extent of poverty and outlines some of the particular challenges confronting democracies in the current historical situation. The second part discusses the links between conflict, poverty and development on the one hand and democracy and good governance on the other, and possible ways by which support may be provided to democracies in combating poverty. The third part discusses possible strategies for winning global support, and the role of the Commonwealth in mobilising such support. The fourth part provides a summary of issues for the consideration of the Expert Group.
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Introduction
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Poverty: How Widespread Is It?
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New Challenges Facing Democracies in Combating Poverty
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Tackling Conflicts, Failed States and Terrorism
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Deepening Democracy and Good Governance
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The Relationship between Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction
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Participatory Processes and Empowering the Poor
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The Washington Consensus and Pro-poor Economic and Social Policies
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Trade Liberalisation
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Aid and Debt Cancellation
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Reform of the Financial Architecture
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Pro-poor Health Policies
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Pro-poor Education Policies
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New Technologies
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Global Governance
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Winning Support for Global Action
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The Role of the Commonwealth
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Issues for the Consideration of the Expert Group: A Summary
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Annexes and References
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