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Recent literature has contrasted Human Development, described as the ultimate goal of the development process, with economic growth, described as an imperfect proxy for more general welfare, or as a means toward enhanced human development. This debate has broadened the definitions and goals of development but still needs to define the important interrelations between human development (HD) and economic growth (EG). To the extent that greater freedom and capabilities improve economic performance, human development will have an important effect on growth. Similarly, to the extent that increased incomes will increase the range of choices and capabilities enjoyed by households and governments, economic growth will enhance human development. This paper analyzes these relationships and the two-way linkages involved.

This article employs a Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) to analyse the economic structure of a rural economy using 1982 household data from a major migrant-sending village in Central Mexico. The results highlight the central role of both internal and international migration on the village economy, as well as the importance of targeting directly anti-poverty policies toward the landless

The paper begins by explaining the derivation of 'poverty income ratios'; it then relates the PIRs to the demographic characteristics of households, their education, location and asset holdings. There follows a description of differences in time use and sources of income among the five poverty ratio groups. The authors conclude with a discussion of the implications for policies aimed at the alleviation of poverty. (DSE)

"Plusieurs pays de l'Afrique subsaharienne ont décrété l'atteinte de leur émergence économique à un horizon précis. Or l'émergence ne se décrète pas - c'est un processus qui se construit. Quelle marche un pays candidat à l'émergence se doit-il de suivre ? Pour y parvenir, le pays devra d'abord être pré-émergent, statut dont le livre met en exergue les critères. Une grille d'évaluation y est également proposée."--Back cover