This study seeks to build a better understanding of the nature of incomes and poverty in Nepal, and to propose an affordable set of measures to reduce the incidence of poverty. It consists of three main elements: (a) a quantitative analysis of the conditions of the poor and the non-poor, their sources and levels of income; (b) an analysis of the micro-economic factors influencing incomes, the constraints facing the poor, and the potential contribution of various sectors to raising personal incomes; and (c) an appraisal of the effectiveness of existing poverty alleviation projects. It concludes by outlining the elements of a medium- to long-term poverty alleviation strategy for Nepal.
