Citation

Bowen GA. Int. J. Soc. Welf. 2007; 16(2): 150-158.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1468-2397.2006.00453.x

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Poverty and related social problems have presented a long-standing challenge to policy makers and development planners throughout the Caribbean. This article is a social primer on anti-poverty strategies and welfare programmes established in Caribbean countries. It presents a comprehensive overview of poverty and attendant problems, discusses the social welfare approach and poverty reduction strategies, and outlines practical proposals for pursuing social development.