Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.1080/1331677X.2021.1889391
Do effective public governance and gender (in)equality matter for poverty?
Barkat Jamil
Shen Yaping
Nizam Ud Din
Shama Nazneen
Abstract
In this study, we examined the relationship between determinants of
governance and poverty reduction. We also investigated how female
participation in the labour market helps alleviate poverty. We collected the balanced panel data of 29 countries over the period
2004–2016 from the World Bank database and Worldwide
Governance Indicators database. Results indicated that robust governance is necessary for poverty reduction and that policy implementation timeliness is more likely to mitigate poverty. Moreover,
the inclusion of females in the labour market and an efficient governance system contribute to enhanced well-being among the poo
Keywords
government effectiveness; control of corruption; regulatory quality; gender; poverty; governance
Hrčak ID:
301826
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Publication date:
31.3.2023.
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