Chronic Poverty Report Launch, 8 July 2008

by ODI Global

The second Chronic Poverty Report 2008-09 - Escaping Poverty Traps, provides a policy response to the first and for the 320 to 443 million people trapped in chronic poverty, it presents a set of policy solutions, with an emphasis on tackling exclusion, extending social protection and building assets.

The report was presented by a panel of speakers and the launch will be attended by representatives of bilateral and multilateral agencies, research institutions, non-governmental organisations, and representatives from developing country governments.

More information at www.chronicpoverty.org

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