**6. Development of policies that enhance the benefits of economic growth**

It is well reported that the economic growth of a country is crucial for there to occur poverty reduction [6], however, economic growth alone could be insufficient to bring about reduced poverty on a broader scale [32]. There is also the

need for favorable environment for entrepreneurial investment, lack of corruption and improved governance in the public and private sectors, in addition to having a transparent and accountable society [32]. Also the pursuit of poverty reduction needs to be made viable and achievable through being backed up with the development of policies that support the delivery of sound educational system and health services.
