Child poverty in Africa

Poverty is discussed in light of human rights, and in the context of children. Child poverty in Africa is compared with that in other regions of the world such as India. The issue is further analysed in terms of its gender dimension, and the problems of food security and AIDS are highlighted. A numb...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Review of African political economy 2008-09, Vol.35 (117), p.494-500
1. Verfasser:	Turshen, Meredeth
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Africa African studies AIDS Briefings Child abuse Child growth Child Poverty Children Children's rights Childrens rights Economic Conditions Food security Gender Gender discrimination Gender roles Human rights Income inequality International cooperation Low Income Groups Poverty Social justice Social policy Socioeconomic development Strategic planning Sustainable development
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Zusammenfassung:	Poverty is discussed in light of human rights, and in the context of children. Child poverty in Africa is compared with that in other regions of the world such as India. The issue is further analysed in terms of its gender dimension, and the problems of food security and AIDS are highlighted. A number of economic measures intended to alleviate the problem are outlined [IBSSWG]. Reprinted by permission of Carfax Publishing, Taylor & Francis Ltd.
ISSN:	0305-6244 1740-1720
DOI:	10.1080/03056240802411214