Browsing W&L Shepherd Program for the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty and Human Capability by Subject "Rural development"
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Blight in the Rural South: Proliferation, Remediation, and Ethical Claims
Across rural communities in the Southern United States, the proliferation of dilapidated structures which do not meet code enforcement standards (i.e. blight) has developed into a primary concern for many communities. Using ... -
Microfinance in Rural Ghana
This paper will explore microfinance in rural Ghana. First, it will begin with an overview of Ghana's overall approach to poverty reduction followed by an overview of the current poverty situation in Ghana. The next section ... -
Microfinance in the Rockbridge Area? An Exploration of Microfinance's Potential to Fight Poverty in the Washington and Lee Community
Whether or not microfinance could efficiently help the poor of the Rockbridge Area is a complex question that begins with the poor. My paper explores the facet of poor citizens from the perspective of laborers. Not all the ...