In the River They Swim

The authors address poverty by emphasizing wealth creation over direct aid . . . .

In the River they Swim: Essays from around the world on enterprise solutions to poverty
Templeton Press, 2009. 274 pages, $24.95 hardcover

Into The River is a collection of essays written by those directly involved in efforts to address poverty in developing countries. They emphasize a paradigm shift from poverty relief to wealth creation. Relieving poverty is a short-term solution. Economic development is the route to lifting developing countries out of hardship. The authors provide suggestions for concrete approaches and present case studies illustrating successes and failures. Even those addressing poverty at the local level are likely to find this book enlightening.

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