CONSUMPTION SMOOTHING Definition

CONSUMPTION SMOOTHING is aimed at protecting consumption patterns from the impact of shocks, and can take effect either before or after their occurrence. Post-shock responses include modifying consumption, raising income by mobilizing labor or selling assets, drawing on informal or formal sources of savings, or activating claims on informal insurance mechanisms.

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ORGANIZATIONAL ENABLERS are the skills and knowledge, the tools and resources, and the culture of the organization that will enable it to achieve strategy.

NWC is Net Working Capital.

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