Book contents
- The Psychology of Poverty Alleviation
- The Psychology of Poverty Alleviation
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Acknowledgments
- Part I Introduction
- Part II The Underlying Psychology
- Part III Lessons from Pro-Poor Policy Instruments
- Part IV Overcoming Obstacles in the Policy Process
- 9 How the Wealthy React to Pro-Poor-Labeled Initiatives
- 10 Lessons and Conclusions
- References
- Index
10 - Lessons and Conclusions
from Part IV - Overcoming Obstacles in the Policy Process
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 19 September 2020
Book contents
- The Psychology of Poverty Alleviation
- The Psychology of Poverty Alleviation
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Acknowledgments
- Part I Introduction
- Part II The Underlying Psychology
- Part III Lessons from Pro-Poor Policy Instruments
- Part IV Overcoming Obstacles in the Policy Process
- 9 How the Wealthy React to Pro-Poor-Labeled Initiatives
- 10 Lessons and Conclusions
- References
- Index
Summary
Assuming that a modicum of pro-poor sentiment exists, and the government’s sincerity and ability are not cynically rejected out of hand, a pro-poor initiative has the potential for feasibility, sustainability, and long-term integrity in maintaining its progressivity. However, each class of pro-poor instruments will have a different potential depending on the psychology of both nontargeted and targeted people. These dynamics are worth outlining, as long as it is remembered that the specific history and current context of any given country must be taken into account.
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- The Psychology of Poverty AlleviationChallenges in Developing Countries, pp. 210 - 220Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2020