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A small village in central China that beat extreme poverty is now sharing its strategies with struggling communities around the globe. Shibadong Village's transformation offers a blueprint for rural development that crosses borders.
After lifting 100 million people from extreme poverty, China has prevented 7 million from falling back through targeted household support and job programs. Village-by-village monitoring and customized aid are creating lasting safety nets in rural communities.
A team of researchers has calculated exactly what it would cost to lift 700 million people out of extreme poverty worldwide. The answer: $318 billion per year, less than what the world spends on alcohol.
The number of people in extreme poverty dropped from 2.3 billion to 831 million in just 35 years, and experts say everyone could live like the Swiss by 2100. History shows it's possible if we share the progress fairly.
New research shows internet access dramatically increases employment and wages for the world's poorest people, but only 16% living in extreme poverty can get online. Countries expanding digital access to rural and low-income communities are unlocking pathways out of poverty for millions.