About the Book

Conflict and political instability have weakened Guinea-Bissau's productive infrastructure considerably during the past three decades. This situation contributes to an increase in the degree of vulnerability of the population, especially in rural areas where most economic activities continue to take place. As growth has been weak, poverty levels remain high. This book provides a collection of papers on conflict, livelihoods, and poverty in Guinea-Bissau based on both the nationally representative 2002 household survey and a small scale survey with both quantitative and qualitative components implemented in 2004. The chapters deal with growth and poverty, institutions and social networks, the determinants of poverty, the means of livelihoods of the population, and finally cashew production and taxation.

Product Details

Media: Encrypted PDF (formerly Glassbook) Ebook

Publisher: World Bank Publications

EAN: EB9780821370223

Series: Not Applicable

Language: English, Middle (1100-1500)

Edition: Unknown

• Categories: Business Economic Conditions Conflict Resolution Poverty