New World Bank projections mask reality of ‘poverty mobility’

October 17, 2018 Andrew Shepherd

*World Bank Headquarters, Washington D.C. © Simon D. McCourtie/World Bank*

Poverty reduction is more effective if governments identify major risks preventing sustained escapes from poverty.

EVENT: Poverty eradication: growth, social inclusion and climate change

August 24, 2018 Andrew Shepherd

A village in rural Niger. Photo © Aoife McCullough/ODI

CPAN is marking the 2018 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty by hosting a panel discussion on effective action to end extreme poverty. Join a group of world-renowned experts for the event at the ODI on Wednesday 17th October from 4.30pm, followed by a drinks reception.

Supporting sustained poverty escapes in Kenya: Let’s improve livelihoods

July 13, 2018 CPAN

A trader sells fresh farm produce at a market in Kenya

A recent USAID-supported study by CPAN uses quantitative data collected by the Tegemeo Institute and new qualitative data collected by CPAN to understand poverty dynamics in rural Kenya. Several policy recommendations are drawn from this study.

Reflections on Labour's new vision for international development

March 27, 2018 CPAN

The Labour Party's Development Strategy is a "welcome combination of vision and policy", but it should go further. Read reflections from Chronic Poverty Advisory Network's Andrew Shepherd.

Sustaining Pathways out of Extreme Poverty - A reflection on the discussions

March 8, 2018 CPAN

The event presented the findings of CPAN’s research on poverty dynamics with the aim to provide the latest evidence on policies and programmes that can assist in achieving positive poverty outcomes.