GLOBAL POVERTY: ACADEMICS AND PRACTITIONERS RESPOND

Abstract

Concern about global poverty has recently been increasing in public and private circles and in the church. However, we must recognize that poverty is complex and multidimensional, and solutions will be also. Our solutions need to embody good stewardship by understanding the needs, interests, and incentives of poor communities. Thenacademics and practitioners can partner together, combining their knowledge and experience to research, design, and evaluate effective poverty reduction programs. Supporting efforts that embrace research and evaluation as tools for good stewardship will help generosity translate into real help for poor people.