Poverty

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Articles

This Articles section includes research papers, news articles, and other information published on the Internet.

• “Shape the CDB Final Report” by Disability Without Poverty. Provincial and national reports on disability and poverty in Canada. The reports present key findings and recommendations that would impact the Canadian Disability Benefit. The reports also present key statistical information about the economic state of the disabled community across Canada.

• “Street Ways: Helpful tips for accessing resources (getting stuff)” by Streetworks, Boyle Street Community Services. A resource for those who need tips and stragegies for getting by while unhoused, or street involved. The resource has practical info like how to get ID, and what to do in emergencies.

• “Development of the Inner City attitudinal assessment tool (ICAAT) for learners across Health care professions” by Mark McKinney, Katherine E. Smith, Kathryn A. Dong, Oksana Babenko, Shelley Ross, Martina A. Kelly & Ginetta Salvalaggio / BMC Health Services Research. A study examining the effectiveness of the Inner City Attitudinal Assessment Tool with healthcare workers. The study reveals that the ICAAT is effective at this assessment and can be a helpful guide in developing curricula for inner city health.

• “Case Study: Niagara Region's Poverty Reduction Strategy” by Tamarack Institute. A case study into a collaborative community approach to develop a poverty reduction strategy for the Niagara Region in Ontario. The case study includes methods used, findings, and indicators.

• “Financial Literacy and Poverty Reduction: The case of Indonesia” by Media Wahyudi Askar, Bazoumana Ouattara, and Yin-Fang Zhang / Asian Development Bank Institute. Empirical study connecting multiple metrics to poverty and financial literacy in Indonesia.

• “Fintech for Financial Inclusion: Driving Sustainable Growth“ by Dirk A. Zetzsche,  Ross P. Buckley,  and Douglas W. Arner / Sustainable Development Goals. This chapter examines why FinTech is important for sustainable development and which steps regulators and governments need to undertake to develop a comprehensive strategy to support digital financial transformation.

Experiences

This Experiences section includes stories, perspectives, and experiences submitted by people experiencing disabilities or is Deaf. Where necessary, personal information have been changed to protect the privacy of the people involved.

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External groups

The External Groups section contains links to organizations or individuals who are working, advocating, or innovating in this space. The parties mentioned in this list are not endorsed by the IDRC.

• Heath Providers Against Poverty - Organization of healthcare providers seeking to eliminate poverty, reduce inequity, and tackle the threat to health caused by poverty. The organization offers resources for practitioners, as well as ways to get involved.

• Tamarack Institute - Tamarack is a non-profit seking to end poverty in all its forms through a community asset approach.

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