International Trade and Poverty Alleviation in Developing Countries

Introduction

Conclusion

Thesis

Outline

Context

Lack of economies of scale of DC

Does access = quality?

International Trade and the progress of development

Lack of capacity, infrastructure, policies, access to technology

Relevant economic indicators

Various negative impacts

Implications to development

Inhibitors to utilizing International Trade

Opportunities of International Trade to DC

Impact of trade on poverty in DC's

Resource base for development

Government policies promoting economic growth

Poor/Rural Communities

How does International Trade affect developing countries?

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How does trade affect development in DC's?

Creating jobs

Promoting economic growth

Reducing prices

Increasing variety of goods and service

Acquiring new technologies

Main causes of poverty

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Inadequate access to clean water and nutritious food

Little or no access to livelihoods or jobs

Conflict

Inequality

Poor education

Climate change

Lack of infrastructure

Limited capacity of the government