Cuesta, Jose (2006): Political Space, Pro-Poor Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy in Honduras. Published in: Journal of Latin American Studies , Vol. 39, No. 2 (2007): pp. 329-354.
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Abstract
This paper assesses the political and socio-economic consequences of the Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) in Honduras. The analysis uses several techniques (poverty narratives, stakeholder analysis and taxonomy analysis) and quantitative and qualitative data (socioeconomic indicators, PRS spending execution and interviews with stakeholders). It argues that the PRS constitutes a missed opportunity to widen further the political space in which poverty reduction is formulated and to deliver pro-poor growth. The inclusion of multiple actors with different interests, capacities and influence led to a consensus too imprecise to articulate a set of priorities, left alone a pro-poor growth agenda. Recently, by shifting unilaterally the growth pillar of the PRS towards infrastructure investments and trade integration, Honduras may have lost yet another opportunity to support a truly participatory democracy.
Item Type: | MPRA Paper |
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Original Title: | Political Space, Pro-Poor Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy in Honduras |
Language: | English |
Keywords: | Poverty Reduction Strategy, Political Space, Pro-poor Growth, Honduras |
Subjects: | I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I3 - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty > I38 - Government Policy ; Provision and Effects of Welfare Programs H - Public Economics > H5 - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies > H53 - Government Expenditures and Welfare Programs |
Item ID: | 12354 |
Depositing User: | Jose Cuesta |
Date Deposited: | 29 Dec 2008 22:37 |
Last Modified: | 27 Sep 2019 13:32 |
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URI: | https://mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de/id/eprint/12354 |