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Zds 3411: Urban Poverty Alleviation Question Paper

Zds 3411: Urban Poverty Alleviation 

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Development And Policy Studies

Institution: Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2017




JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS IN DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY STUDIES

4TH YEAR 1ST SEMESTER 2017 DECEMBER EXAMS

MAIN CAMPUS (REGULAR)

COURSE CODE: ZDS 3411
COURSE TITLE: URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION
EXAM VENUE: STREAM: BA ARTS

DATE: EXAM SESSION:

TIME: 2 HOURS
Instructions:
1. Answer Question ONE (COMPULSORY) and ANY other 2 questions
2. Candidates are advised not to write on the question paper.
3. Candidates must hand in their answer booklets to the invigilator while in the examination room.



1. (a). Explain the following concepts. (10Mks).
i. Urban
ii. Poverty
iii. Urban Poverty
iv. Poverty Alleviation
v. Asset Vulnerability

(b). How does Moser’s (1998) view of urban poverty compare with views of scholars on urban poverty alleviation? (10Mks).

(c). What are the causes of rapid urbanization in Kenya today? (10Mks).




2. Discuss the manifestations of urban poverty and how they can be alleviated.(20Mks).



3. (a). Identify any five vulnerable urban groups. (5Mks).


(b) Discuss the various manifestations of vulnerability among the urban poor. (15Mks)



4. Explain various political approaches to tackling urban poverty at micro and macro levels. (20Mks).





5. Discuss livelihood coping strategies of the urban poor and the roles of relevant agents and institutions in urban poverty alleviation. (20Mks).









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