Poverty Studies Review

The journal focuses on an interdisciplinary field that integrates insights from economics, political science, sociology, and international relations. Its primary aim is to advance scientific understanding of social, economic, and political processes, addressing key questions of what constitutes development and how it can be effectively achieved.

We Invite

scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to submit high-quality original research that explores the root causes, consequences, and potential solutions to poverty from a wide range of disciplines:

• Economics

• Sociology

• Political Science

• Social Policy

• Public Health

• Development Studies

• Education

• Environmental Studies

Scope and Themes

We welcome papers that address the following themes (but are not limited to):

1. Poverty Measurement and Analysis: Innovative approaches to defining and measuring poverty, including statistical techniques and data-driven analysis of poverty trends.

2. Poverty and Inequality: Research on the interplay between poverty and other forms of inequality, such as income, wealth, gender, race, and geography.

3. Social Safety Nets and Welfare Policies: Evaluations of government interventions and comparative studies of welfare systems aimed at reducing poverty.

4. Global and Regional Perspectives: Analytical perspectives on poverty, ranging from global frameworks to in-depth case studies of specific regions or countries.

5. Health: Investigations into how poverty influences health outcomes, access to healthcare, and social determinants of health.

6. Education: Exploration of education’s role in alleviating poverty and how poverty impacts educational opportunities.

7. Technological Innovations and Poverty Reduction: The role of technological advancements—such as digital inclusion, fintech, and agricultural technologies—in combating poverty.

8. Sustainable Development and Climate Change: Emphasizing the interplay between sustainability and poverty, this theme addresses environmental challenges, effective resource management, and societal resilience. It also explores the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation on vulnerable communities, focusing on their adaptive capacities and strategies for sustainable poverty reduction.

9. Policy Relevance: Research aimed at generating actionable insights to inform and improve policy formulation and implementation.

By addressing these themes, the journal aspires to contribute to the global discourse on poverty and inequality, fostering innovative solutions and advancing scientific understanding of these pressing issues.

You can access the journal website on this link: https://povertystudiesreview.ge/