Download or read book Reducing Poverty on a Global Scale written by World Bank and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2005 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the findings from the Shanghai Global Learning Initiative (a working conference held in Shanghai in May 2004 organised by the World Bank in partnership with the Chinese Government) this publication explores issues relating to global sustainable development, poverty reduction strategies and the effectiveness of international aid. The aim of the case studies presented is to explore ways of 'scaling-up' successful initiatives in order to address the global imbalances in poverty and development identified in the UN Millennium Development Goals.