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A groundbreaking study reveals we could lift 830 million people out of extreme poverty for just $318 billion a year. That's less than what the world spends on alcohol, and researchers now have a smart way to identify exactly who needs help.
A troubling newspaper headline about a waste dump near a South African school sparked a graduate student's mission to prove recycling could lift people out of poverty. His research found waste pickers earning above the extreme poverty line, revealing an untapped economic opportunity.
In one of the world's most climate-vulnerable regions, a community-driven program in rural Sindh, Pakistan has helped nearly 784,000 households escape extreme poverty despite devastating floods, droughts, and pandemic shocks. The results show that even small financial support combined with community networks can build remarkable resilience.
Twenty years ago, most girls in rural Bangladesh never attended secondary school. Today, they outnumber boys in nearly every district, helping lift 34 million people out of poverty in just over a decade.
Bangladesh is launching a revolutionary plan to eliminate extreme poverty in 10 to 15 years by formally organizing Zakat, the Islamic practice of charitable giving. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is creating a national framework to harness billions in religious donations that currently flow through informal channels.
Over the past two decades, the world cut extreme poverty by more than half, lifting 2.2 billion people out of dire conditions. New data reveals how dramatic economic growth in Asia transformed millions of lives.
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.