PHA-Exchange> Poverty trap

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> Whose data? 'Stealing' from the poor
> 
> There is growing evidence that researchers and their agencies 'capture'
> poverty data sets for years on end, without making them publicly
> available. While hanging on to data sets may enhance their reputations
> and help 'fast-stream' their careers, what long-term effect does this
> have on research into chronic poverty and ultimately, the poor
> themselves?
> 
> http://www.id21.org/insights/insights46/insights-iss46-art08.html
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> Email request: GET http://www.id21.org/getweb/Insights46art8.html
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> Further Information:
> David Hulme, Chronic Poverty Research Centre, Institute for Development
> Policy and Management, Crawford House, Precinct Centre, Oxford Road,
> Manchester M13 9GH, UK
> T +44 (0)161 275 2825  F +44 (0)161 273 8829  Email
> david.hulme at man.ac.uk