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Global Poverty Index Increases After 16 Years
The United Nations Development Programme and the Oxford Initiative for Poverty and Human Development announced the first increase in the global Multidimensional Poverty Index since its establishment in 2010, reaching 1.2 billion people living in extreme poverty. This reflects an increase of 51.5 million people compared to the previous year. This rise, the first in sixteen years, underscores that the problem persists, especially in rural areas such as sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, where the majority of the poor reside. The increase is attributed to population growth. The report emphasizes that progress is possible if efforts are unified, highlighting the importance of addressing the lack of adequate housing, sanitation, electricity, and education.
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