Poverty Dynamics In South Africa: Trends, Policies And Challenges
Poverty Dynamics In South Africa: Trends, Policies And Challenges
Author(s): M. T. Magombeyi, Nicholaus M. OdhiamboSubject(s): Recent History (1900 till today), Economic policy, Economic development, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Naučno društvo za promociju i unapređenje društvenih nauka AKROASIS
Keywords: South Africa; reforms; poverty reduction;
Summary/Abstract: This paper provides an overview of poverty reduction in South Africa from 1980 to 2013. It highlights the trends in poverty; those poverty-alleviation policies that have been implemented; as well as the challenges that have been faced in reducing poverty. Poverty reduction policies that have been implemented comprise short- and long-term measures. Short-term measures have focused on increasing the disposable income of the poor. The long-term poverty-reduction reforms were aimed at the economic empowerment of the poor. Despite all the policies that have been implemented, South Africa – like other emerging economies – still faces a number of challenges related to reducing poverty.
Journal: Socioeconomica - Naučni časopis za teoriju i praksu društveno-ekonomskog razvoja
- Issue Year: 4/2015
- Issue No: 8
- Page Range: 333-348
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English
