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@article{Parikh:2014:10.1016/j.worlddev.2014.09.014,
author = {Parikh, P and Fu, K and Parikh, H and McRobie, A and George, G},
doi = {10.1016/j.worlddev.2014.09.014},
journal = {World Development},
pages = {468--486},
title = {Infrastructure Provision, Gender and Poverty in Indian slums},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.worlddev.2014.09.014},
volume = {66},
year = {2014}
}
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TY  - JOUR
AB  - We examine the relationship between infrastructure provision and poverty alleviation by analysing 500 interviews conducted in serviced and non-serviced slums in India. Using a mixed-method approach of qualitative analysis and regression modelling, we find that infrastructure was associated with a 66% increase in education among females.  Service provision increased literacy by 62%, enhanced income by 36%, and reduced health costs by 26%. Evidence suggests that a gender-sensitive consideration of infrastructure is necessary and that a ‘one size fits all’ approach will not suffice. We provide evidence that infrastructure investment is critical for well-being of slum dwellers and women in particular.
AU  - Parikh,P
AU  - Fu,K
AU  - Parikh,H
AU  - McRobie,A
AU  - George,G
DO  - 10.1016/j.worlddev.2014.09.014
EP  - 486
PY  - 2014///
SN  - 1873-5991
SP  - 468
TI  - Infrastructure Provision, Gender and Poverty in Indian slums
T2  - World Development
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.worlddev.2014.09.014
UR  - http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/17954
VL  - 66
ER  -
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