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The aim is to review and synthesize literature on the interconnections of growth, inequality, and poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The Interrelationship Linking Growth, Inequality and Poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa

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This review synthesizes literature on the growth-inequality-poverty nexus in Sub-Saharan Africa, indicating implications for growth strategies.

The aim is to review and synthesize literature on the interconnections of growth, inequality, and poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Analyze the growth–inequality–poverty nexus from global, macroeconomic, and microeconomic perspectives.
Identify mechanisms through which growth impacts poverty and vice versa.
Categorize Sub-Saharan African countries based on initial conditions to suggest targeted development policies.
The analysis reveals significant mechanisms through which growth affects poverty reduction and the reverse.
Identified six categories of SSA countries based on governance, resources, and growth potential.
Suggested tailored development policies for each category to enhance socio-economic development.

Erik Thorbecke (2012) studied this question.

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This review synthesizes literature on the growth-inequality-poverty nexus in Sub-Saharan Africa, indicating implications for growth strategies.