India : Reducing Poverty, accelerating Development

Author: The World BankPublisher: Oxford University PressYear: 2000Language: EnglishPages: 260ISBN/UPC (if available): 978-0-19-565503-2 DescriptionThis world Bank Country Study for India is the first of its kind in the Bank's new comprehensive approach to country reports.It argues that reforms that reduce the risk of macroeconomic instability in such a framework would also be effective in reducing poverty - by increasing the access of the poor to human development, reducing distortions and expanding the demand for labor. In this context, the report:1. Reviews the performance of he Indian economy2. Analyses various facets of development3. Identifies potential vulnerabilities4. Emphasizes the role of these reforms to overcome initial lags and increase the pace of development in poorer states5. Highlights the main areas for policy reforms as- improvement in infrastructure, both public and private;- expansion in core public activities through realignment of central and state governments-