Towards effective poverty reduction: a study of heterogeneous groups of poor women in Uganda

Grace Kyeyune and Patricia Goldey
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Grace Kyeyune: Agricultural Extension and Rural Development Department, University of Reading, UK, Postal: Agricultural Extension and Rural Development Department, University of Reading, UK
Patricia Goldey: Agricultural Extension and Rural Development Department, University of Reading, UK, Postal: Agricultural Extension and Rural Development Department, University of Reading, UK

Journal of International Development, 1999, vol. 11, issue 4, 565-580

Abstract: A social analysis of poverty and survival strategies among women in Uganda using both qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques shows heterogeneity among the disadvantaged group of women. This article argues that lack of sensitivity on the part of the policy makers to real-life diversities among poor women hinders effective impact of poverty reduction policies|interventions. Various factors contribute to the existence of differences among women and this influences the various ways in which different people perceive and interpret conditions around them and struggle to put into practice notions of reducing poverty. An understanding of rural diversities and design of appropriate policies towards poverty reduction is recommended. Copyright © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Date: 1999
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DOI: 10.1002/(SICI)1099-1328(199906)11:4<565::AID-JID602>3.0.CO;2-U

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