%0 Journal Article
	%A Alex Hou Hong Ng and  Abdul Ghani Farinda and  Fock Kui Kan and  Ai Ling Lim and  Teo Ming Ting
	%D 2013
	%J International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
	%B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
	%I Open Science Index 80, 2013
	%T Poverty: Its Causes and Solutions
	%U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/17223
	%V 80
	%X Poverty is a multi-facet phenomenon in today’s globalised world. It is rooted in various causes and there are also multiple ways to do away with it. This paper begins with a review on the definitions and measurement of poverty and followed by discussing the various causes of poverty. This paper specifically identifies corruption, education, political instability, geographical characteristics, ineffective local governance and government policies as the causes of poverty. It then suggests possible solutions or recommendations to eradicate poverty based on the causes discussed earlier. Some of the suggestions include strengthening democratic transparency and government budget transparency, public awareness, creation of a framework for economic growth and transformation, and ways to increase the ability of the poor to raise their income.

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