Impacts of financial, food, and fuel crisis on the urban poor (English)

The urban poor are particularly vulnerable in times of crisis due to their heavy reliance on the cash economy, job losses and wage reductions in urban based industries, and no agricultural production to fall back on. Prioritizing investments in cities can help to mitigation impacts in the short run and reduce risks in the future. Well targeted safety nets, workfare programs, and urban agriculture can play an importance role in cushioning the impacts...

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Baker,Judy L.;
Document Date
2008/12/01
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Brief
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47525
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1
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1
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World,
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Other,
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2009/01/29
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Disclosed
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Impacts of financial, food, and fuel crisis on the urban poor
Keywords
urban poor

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Baker,Judy L..

Impacts of financial, food, and fuel crisis on the urban poor (English). Directions in urban development Washington DC ; World Bank. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/319241468335932047

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