Between 1990 and today, the number of people living in extreme poverty — meaning on the equivalent of $3 or less per day in US purchasing power — fell from 2.3 billion to around 800 million, even as ...

While affluent nations step back from humanitarian relief and economic development assistance, the world is on the verge of reversing progress against global poverty.

We used to be trapped. And by “we,” I really do mean all of us. A few hundred years ago, the majority of the world lived in extreme poverty, and even in recent decades, people lucky enough to clear ...

Income-based poverty in Argentina fell to 36.3% of the population in the third quarter of this year, down from 45.6% in the ...

Extreme poverty is increasingly concentrated in economies that have been blighted by armed conflict, which has become more common over the course of this century, the World Bank said Friday. In a ...

In a striking announcement this April, the World Bank claimed that India has successfully lifted 171 million people out of extreme poverty over the decade spanning 2011-12 to 2022-23. According to its ...

"For years, Bangladesh has been known for its success in poverty reduction. But with a changing global context, severe climate vulnerabilities, and a slower rate of job creation, labour income has ...

Poverty in China vs US’ Is More Than Just Economics *This is the kind of news that makes you wonder just what the hell is ...

5 September - Around the world, over 800 million people live in extreme poverty and 1.1 billion people are still living in multidimensional poverty. As part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable ...

Emergency funds are powerful tools for short-term relief but insufficient for driving or sustaining long-term systemic change ...