Poverty

The contemporary challenge of poverty eradication entails not only improving the situation of the poor living in least developed countries but also of millions living in middle-income countries such as Brazil, China, India and South Africa. Economic growth and a rise in national incomes have resulted in greater inequalities and social gaps, which deepen the severity of poverty. Thus, addressing poverty requires structural change and not just overcoming lack of income, food or shelter.

Related Subject(s): Economic and Social Development