Theme 4: Economic inequality, poverty, and inclusive growth
Background
Economic shocks and structural disadvantages have exacerbated persistent levels of poverty and inequality in Wales. We seek research exploring the links between economic growth and poverty, including how inclusive growth strategies can reduce deprivation and help target relevant policies to those most in need
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Harnessing growth sectors for poverty reduction: what works to reduce poverty through sustainable employment with opportunities for progression
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Funded by: ESRC
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Why might this be relevant?
The project directly addresses the links between economic growth and poverty, inclusive growth strategies, and relevant policies for poverty reduction in Wales.
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A Dynamic Analysis of Poverty and Vulnerability in Wales: Moving Beyond the "Conventional" Approach
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Lead research organisation: Aberystwyth University
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on multidimensional poverty in Wales, including in-work poverty, and proposes dynamic analysis methods to understand poverty dynamics.
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The ESRC Global Poverty and Inequality Dynamics (GPID) Strategic Research Network
The network will define a new research agenda that considers how inclusive growth and structural economic transformation are related in different contexts; and the implications of that for reducing global poverty. The ...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: King's College London
Why might this be relevant?
The project addresses inclusive growth and poverty reduction globally, which is partially relevant to the specific context of Wales.