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Human Poverty in Rural Communities in Egypt. A Case Study of Al-Sharkia Province
Journal Title: SOCIOLOGIA URBANA E RURALE 
Author/s: Mady Mohamed 
Year:  2021 Issue: 124 Language: English 
Pages:  29 Pg. 33-61 FullText PDF:  568 KB
DOI:  10.3280/SUR2021-124003
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This study examined the nexus between a multi-factor human poverty index and the ur-ban factors. Several communities related issues to poverty were investigated in comparison to the characteristics of urban context such as construction type, the height of buildings, and ac-cess to basic services. Social and urban surveys were used in this study. This research high-lighted several problems such as lack of commercial and industrial activities among the case studies.
Keywords: Human poverty index, Rural communities in Egypt, Al-Sharkia Province, Urban Characteristics, Urban Fabric, socio-economic characteristics.

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