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Workshop 3 (synthesis): water, poverty alleviation and social programs
A K Biswas1, A Shady, J Lundqvist
13rd World Centre for Water Management, Avenida Manantial Oriente No.27, Los Clubes, Atizapan, Estado de Mexico 52958, Mexico. akbiswas@att.net.mx
Summary
Poverty is a complex, multifaceted issue extending beyond low income. Understanding poverty requires a holistic view, considering local context, globalization, and climate change impacts.
Area of Science:
- Socioeconomics
- Environmental Studies
- Development Studies
Background:
- Poverty is a complex issue requiring a holistic understanding beyond just low income.
- Its characteristics and severity are shaped by context-specific factors like history, environment, and socio-cultural traits.
- Local and national circumstances are crucial, but global factors like globalization and climate change are increasingly significant.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the multifaceted nature of poverty.
- To highlight the importance of contextual factors in understanding poverty.
- To underscore the growing influence of globalization and climate change on poverty.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of poverty's characteristics.
- Contextual examination of socio-economic and environmental factors.
- Integration of global influences such as globalization and climate change.
Main Results:
- Income is a key but insufficient indicator of poverty.
- Poverty's manifestation varies significantly based on historical, environmental, and socio-cultural contexts.
- Globalization and climate change present significant, though often unpredictable, challenges, particularly for vulnerable populations.
Conclusions:
- A holistic approach is essential for comprehending and addressing poverty.
- Contextual specificity, including global factors, must be integrated into poverty analysis.
- Climate change poses a substantial threat to poverty reduction efforts, especially in vulnerable regions.