Poverty

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1 ) Direct cash transfer or financial dole-outs can be one of the most simple solutions to alleviate the problem of poverty . And so it seems For poverty , being an "imbalance , could easily be corrected by shifting resources to the other side of the divide . But economic issues are , more often than not , counter-intuitive , i .e , solution that might appear to be obvious and simple are not as obvious and simple as people would hope for

Given the concept of direct cash transfer , we ask where would the money be

used ? Would the money be utilized to purchase necessities , provide housing , invest in education or health care ? Would the monetary "grant be invested in setting up small businesses that would have the potential of generating more wealth ? Or would the temptation be so great so as to use the money to buy luxury items and other goods and services that are not really meant to solve the relentless issue of poverty ? Hence , this scheme of monetary assistance commands a great deal of management tactics in for it to be effective

Granted that funds would be available for this project , though it would be one of the greatest debates we might ever witness , what happens when the fund runs out ? Do we encourage then another direct transfer , and another , and yet another ? Cash transfers might solve poverty for the moment , but what happens tomorrow or the day after next ? This is the challenge that needed to be addressed since financial endurance may at times rely on borrowed money and donations

The intent of solving poverty is good no doubt . In fact , it is the job of government and the rest of society to solve it permanently . But the way of solving it might be more of a challenge , since poverty is tied up to a range of other issues that requires equal if not more attention Government often provides the subsidies , a form of cash transfer , by subsidizing housing , mass-transport , health care and the like . But more importantly , government delivers the greatest dent on poverty by creating an environment that is conducive to investments and job-generation

Over and above everything else , education remains the key in defeating poverty to the very core . With education , the more competitive the person becomes the more opportunities are thereby opened . Thus , if there will be any direct cash transfer , the same should be targeted in providing education . Combined with a government that assures equal opportunity , people will find it easier to help themselves and contribute to society as a whole . We should work in to make people more productive , and not establish a dole-out mentality that defeats society . In conclusion , not enough monetary income does not completely mirror poverty

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