Fractal poverty traps: implications for poverty reduction strategies in Kenya

May 31, 2012

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Outline: Background (PRSP, Kenya) Research questions Conceptual approach Fractal poverty traps Data and empirical approach Results Conclusions. Background:1. Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSP)IMF / WB requirement for debt relief under Highly Indebted Poor Country Initiativ

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Fractal poverty traps: implications for poverty reduction strategies in Kenya

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