51.The Chinese governments strategy for the reduction of poverty has focused principally on administrative units designated as poor，with the objective being to raise average incomes in these areas above a set level，and hence to eliminate poverty.In addition to this regionally targeted program，a range of other policies and programs exist，including general systems of social assistance and insurance which aim to address wider problems of poverty and insecurity in both urban and rural areas.While the main focus of discussion in this report is on the regional strategy，it is important to recognize the role of other programs and institutions in alleviating poverty and insecurity，particularly among regions and population groups not included within the scope of the regional program.These are discussed briefly below（Section D）.