Question

How is economic growth associated with poverty reduction?

Answer 1

(i) The higher growth rates have helped significantly in the reduction of poverty, making it clear that there is a strong link between economic growth and poverty reduction.
(ii) Economic growth widens opportunities and provides the resources needed to invest in human development.
(iii) This also encourages people to send their children, including the girl child, to schools in the hope of getting better economic returns from investing in education.