A plethora of theoretical recommendations have been made by many development and religious institutions. Oxfam, which typically approaches its work from a human rights perspective, suggests the following set of activities as steps to enhance the poor’s livelihood
- Creating (employment and business) opportunities within markets for the underprivileged.
- Increasing the poor’s assets by protecting the natural environment, as it is necessary for achieving sustainable livelihoods; providing equitable healthcare and education, in order to increase their productivity and, invariably, their income or profits; caring for and nurturing all children, in order to avoid, among other things, childhood malnutrition, which can have a negative impact on their long-term productivity if not addressed.
- Making globalisation work better for the poor and excluded by developing and implementing new, equitable global trade regulations.
- Good governance entails strengthening institutions that intervene in markets on behalf of the poor.
- Addressing (gender) disparities
- Developing Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs) that prioritize increased investment in health and education.
Ensuring food security for the poor
Creating economic chances for the underprivileged by strengthening their infrastructure
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(ii) Politically empowering the poor by, among other things, laying the political and legal foundations for inclusive development; establishing public administrations that promote growth and equity; promoting inclusive decentralisation and community development; promoting gender equity; addressing social barriers such as class, race, and gender stratifications; and enhancing poor people’s social capital.
(iii) Improving economic security by assisting poor people in risk management; implementing national programs to prevent, prepare for, and respond to financial and natural macro-shocks; designing national systems of social risk management that are also pro-growth; and combating the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
How can the government alleviate poverty?
Education and capacity development, land redistribution, fostering economic growth and job creation, building housing, providing water, sanitation, and power, and constructing schools and clinics are all programs that will reduce poverty in the long run.
What is the root of South Africa’s poverty?
Major reasons of poverty, prompted by a history of apartheid, include inequities in resource allocation along with limited educational possibilities. Non-whites have also had limited access to job opportunities and health care, both of which are proven catalysts in the formation and perpetuation of poverty.
How might education help to alleviate poverty in South Africa?
Increased access to education leads to poverty reduction. Poverty can be overcome via education. Literacy, writing, and numeracy skills have been found to increase income and life satisfaction in marginalized groups. Interest rate increases occur on a macroeconomic level.
Why is it critical to eradicate poverty?
Poverty is linked to an array of health issues, including an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, infant mortality, mental illness, undernutrition, lead poisoning, asthma, and dental difficulties.
