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Sri Lanka : Poverty Assessment

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dc.contributor.authorWorld Bank
dc.date.accessioned2013-08-27T20:11:25Z
dc.date.available2013-08-27T20:11:25Z
dc.date.issued2002-06-26
dc.description.abstractThis Poverty Assessment report reviews the evolution, and nature of poverty in Sri Lanka, by examining why its significant, recent economic downturn contrasts sharply with its considerable, economic advances during the 1960s; why poverty fell rapidly, and to a relatively, low level in some areas, though it remained high in other parts of the country; and, whether the large resources given to re-distributive programs, really helped reduce poverty. In response, Sri Lanka's hesitant attitude towards progressive economic, and social policies is seemingly the answer, for these policies would have removed the regulations that hinder effective markets, and the private sector, and, would have provided needed infrastructure, and social services, accommodating diversity within its social policies, through resources, and opportunities for the poorest. Notwithstanding gradual, economic liberalization, the economy is still more protected than in countries which started liberalization much later. The regulatory environment - particularly restrictions on labor, and land markets - and weak competitive financial markets, make the investment climate less friendly than that of competitors in the East. Regarding the role of the state in the economy, still large shares in the banking system, insurance industry, power, and water utilities, among others, are government owned. In terms of social policies, the country has a long tradition of protecting acquired rights, and encouraging patronage, rather than stimulating market-based creation of opportunities. The report stipulates the need for creating a policy environment that facilitates poverty reduction, through a strong fiscal policy, deregulation and privatization, agricultural growth policies, and labor market flexibility, based on public services that reach the poor, i.e., improved quality of education, effective social safety nets, and transparent public administration.en
dc.identifierhttp://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2002/06/1969788/sri-lanka-poverty-assessment
dc.identifier.doi10.1596/15387
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10986/15387
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherWashington, DC
dc.rightsCC BY 3.0 IGO
dc.rights.holderWorld Bank
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo/
dc.subjectPOVERTY MITIGATION
dc.subjectPOVERTY ASSESSMENTS
dc.subjectECONOMIC CONSTRAINTS
dc.subjectPOVERTY INCIDENCE
dc.subjectSOCIAL PROGRAMS
dc.subjectECONOMIC POLICY & PLANNING
dc.subjectSOCIAL POLICY
dc.subjectREGULATORY FRAMEWORK
dc.subjectMARKET FORCES
dc.subjectECONOMIC LIBERALIZATION
dc.subjectSTATE-OWNED BANKS
dc.subjectSTATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES
dc.subjectMARKET ECONOMY
dc.subjectPOVERTY REDUCTION STRATEGIES
dc.subjectFISCAL POLICY
dc.subjectDEREGULATION
dc.subjectPRIVATIZATION
dc.subjectAGRICULTURAL POLICIES
dc.subjectLABOR MARKET NEXUS
dc.subjectPUBLIC SERVICES
dc.subjectTARGETED ASSISTANCE
dc.subjectQUALITY OF EDUCATION
dc.subjectSOCIAL SAFETY NETS
dc.subjectPUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ABSOLUTE POVERTY
dc.subjectANALYTICAL WORK
dc.subjectANNUAL REPORT
dc.subjectAVERAGE CONSUMPTION
dc.subjectBUDGET PROCESS
dc.subjectBUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
dc.subjectCHILD LABOR
dc.subjectCHRONICALLY POOR
dc.subjectCIVIL CONFLICT
dc.subjectCIVIL SOCIETY
dc.subjectCLIMATE
dc.subjectCOMMODITIES
dc.subjectCONSULTATION PROCESS
dc.subjectCONSUMPTION INEQUALITY
dc.subjectCREDIT SCHEME
dc.subjectCROWDING
dc.subjectCROWDING OUT
dc.subjectDATA SOURCES
dc.subjectDEREGULATION
dc.subjectDEVELOPING COUNTRIES
dc.subjectDEVELOPMENT GOALS
dc.subjectDEVELOPMENT PARTNERS
dc.subjectDISCRIMINATION
dc.subjectDONOR COMMUNITY
dc.subjectDRINKING WATER
dc.subjectECONOMIC GROWTH
dc.subjectECONOMIC INCENTIVES
dc.subjectECONOMIC MANAGEMENT
dc.subjectECONOMISTS
dc.subjectENERGY CONSUMPTION
dc.subjectESCAPE POVERTY
dc.subjectETHNIC DIVERSITY
dc.subjectETHNIC GROUPS
dc.subjectETHNIC MINORITIES
dc.subjectEXPENDITURE SURVEY
dc.subjectFAMILIES
dc.subjectFARMS
dc.subjectFINANCIAL MARKETS
dc.subjectFINANCIAL SECTOR
dc.subjectFOOD STAMPS
dc.subjectFOOD SUBSIDIES
dc.subjectGNP
dc.subjectGROSS NATIONAL PRODUCT
dc.subjectHEALTH CARE
dc.subjectHEALTH INDICATORS
dc.subjectHEALTH OUTCOMES
dc.subjectHEALTH SERVICES
dc.subjectHEALTH SURVEY
dc.subjectHOUSEHOLD HEAD
dc.subjectHOUSEHOLD INCOME
dc.subjectHUMAN CAPITAL
dc.subjectIMPORTS
dc.subjectINCOME LEVELS
dc.subjectINCOME SUPPORT
dc.subjectINFLATION
dc.subjectINFORMAL SAFETY
dc.subjectINFORMAL SAFETY NETS
dc.subjectINSURANCE
dc.subjectINSURANCE COMPANIES
dc.subjectINTEREST RATES
dc.subjectINTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
dc.subjectISOLATION
dc.subjectLABOR FORCE
dc.subjectLABOR MARKET
dc.subjectLAWS
dc.subjectLIVING STANDARDS
dc.subjectLONG- TERM DEVELOPMENT
dc.subjectMARKET ECONOMY
dc.subjectMARKETING
dc.subjectMEANS TESTING
dc.subjectMEASURING INCOME
dc.subjectNATIONAL POVERTY
dc.subjectNATIONAL POVERTY LINE
dc.subjectNATIONAL POVERTY LINES
dc.subjectNATURAL RESOURCES
dc.subjectNONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
dc.subjectNUTRITION
dc.subjectNUTRITIONAL STATUS
dc.subjectPARENTS
dc.subjectPER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
dc.subjectPOLICY ENVIRONMENT
dc.subjectPOLICY FRAMEWORK
dc.subjectPOLICY STATEMENT
dc.subjectPOOR COMMUNITIES
dc.subjectPOOR HOUSEHOLDS
dc.subjectPOVERTY ASSESSMENT
dc.subjectPOVERTY LINES
dc.subjectPOVERTY PROGRAMS
dc.subjectPOVERTY REDUCTION
dc.subjectPOVERTY REDUCTION STRATEGY
dc.subjectPOVERTY STRATEGY
dc.subjectPOVERTY TRENDS
dc.subjectPRESENT VALUE
dc.subjectPRIMARY EDUCATION
dc.subjectPRIVATE SECTOR
dc.subjectPRIVATE TRANSFERS
dc.subjectPRODUCTIVE ASSETS
dc.subjectPRODUCTIVITY
dc.subjectPROPERTY RIGHTS
dc.subjectPUBLIC BUDGET
dc.subjectPUBLIC EXPENDITURES
dc.subjectPUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
dc.subjectPUBLIC POLICIES
dc.subjectPUBLIC POLICY
dc.subjectPUBLIC RESOURCES
dc.subjectPUBLIC SECTOR
dc.subjectPUBLIC SERVICES
dc.subjectPUBLIC TRANSFERS
dc.subjectPURCHASING POWER
dc.subjectPURCHASING POWER PARITY
dc.subjectQUALITY OF LIFE
dc.subjectREAL WAGES
dc.subjectREDUCING POVERTY
dc.subjectREFUGEES
dc.subjectREGIONAL DISPARITIES
dc.subjectREGULATORY FRAMEWORK
dc.subjectRESEARCH COMMUNITY
dc.subjectRURAL AREAS
dc.subjectRURAL ECONOMY
dc.subjectRURAL POOR
dc.subjectSAFETY NET
dc.subjectSAFETY NET PROGRAMS
dc.subjectSAFETY NETS
dc.subjectSCHOOLS
dc.subjectSECTOR EMPLOYMENT
dc.subjectSERVICE DELIVERY
dc.subjectSOCIAL EXPENDITURES
dc.subjectSOCIAL INDICATORS
dc.subjectSOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
dc.subjectSOCIAL POLICIES
dc.subjectSOCIAL PROTECTION
dc.subjectSOCIAL SERVICES
dc.subjectSTATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES
dc.subjectSTRUCTURAL REFORM
dc.subjectTACKLING POVERTY
dc.subjectTARGETING
dc.subjectTRANSFER PROGRAMS
dc.subjectUNEMPLOYMENT
dc.subjectURBAN AREAS
dc.subjectURBAN POPULATION
dc.subjectVIOLENCE
dc.subjectVULNERABLE PEOPLE
dc.subjectWAGE DIFFERENTIALS
dc.subjectWAR
dc.subjectWELFARE INDICATORS
dc.subjectWIDOWS
dc.subjectWORKERS
dc.titleSri Lanka : Poverty Assessmenten
dspace.entity.typePublication
okr.date.doiregistration2025-05-07T08:47:11.640109Z
okr.docurlhttp://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2002/06/1969788/sri-lanka-poverty-assessment
okr.globalpracticeSocial Protection and Labor
okr.globalpracticePoverty
okr.guid110101468777294058
okr.identifier.externaldocumentum000094946_02080904021260
okr.identifier.internaldocumentum1969788
okr.identifier.report22535
okr.language.supporteden
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okr.region.administrativeSouth Asia
okr.region.countrySri Lanka
okr.topicSocial Protections and Labor::Safety Nets and Transfers
okr.topicHealth Monitoring and Evaluation
okr.topicEnvironmental Economics and Policies
okr.topicHealth Economics and Finance
okr.topicPoverty Reduction::Poverty Assessment
okr.unitPREM Sector Unit (SASPR)
okr.volume1
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