Global poverty

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A condition where people lack the basic necessities of life, including food, water, shelter, and medical care.

Definition of global poverty: Understanding what global poverty is, how it is defined and measured is important in order to grasp the complexities and various dimensions of the issue.
Causes of global poverty: Examining the various drivers behind global poverty is key to understanding why some nations are struggling with poverty while others are thriving.
Structural inequality: Understanding the role of systemic inequalities such as economic inequality, social stratification, and discrimination in the perpetuation of global poverty.
Political economy: This topic explores the role of economic and political structures and institutions in generating and sustaining global poverty.
Globalization: Examining how globalization has impacted the global economy, labor markets, and social structures is crucial to understanding the persistence of global poverty in the modern era.
Colonialism and imperialism: Understanding how historical colonialism and imperialism continue to shape global relations and contribute to global poverty.
Social welfare and development policies: Exploring the effectiveness and limitations of social welfare and development policies in alleviating poverty.
Culture and poverty: Examining how cultural norms and beliefs can impact the perpetuation of poverty.
Environmental issues: Understanding the impacts of environmental degradation on global poverty, including climate change, soil depletion, deforestation, and water scarcity.
Human rights: Exploring how human rights violations, such as lack of access to education, healthcare, and basic needs, contribute to global poverty.
Education: Understanding the importance of education in reducing poverty and increasing economic and social mobility.
Health: Examining the correlation between poor health and poverty and exploring how health interventions can impact poverty reduction.
Gender inequality: Examining how gender inequalities perpetuate poverty amongst women and marginalized groups.
Agriculture and food security: Understanding how agricultural and food policies impact global poverty.
Capitalism and poverty: Examining the role of capitalism in generating poverty and wealth disparities.
Technology and poverty: Understanding how technological advancements can either alleviate or perpetuate poverty.
Migration and poverty: Examining the links between migration and poverty reduction.
Corruption: Understanding how corruption and embezzlement contribute to economic hardship in many nations.
Microfinance and poverty reduction: Examining how microfinance can be used as a tool for poverty reduction.
Aid and development: Understanding the role of foreign aid and international development organizations in the reduction of global poverty.
Absolute poverty: Refers to a lack of the basic necessities to survive, such as food, shelter, and clean water. Absolute poverty is most commonly found in developing countries.
Relative poverty: Refers to the lack of resources or income compared to others in society. It may lead to social exclusion, dissatisfaction, and reduced opportunities.
Multidimensional poverty: Refers to a lack of access to various goods and services, such as education, healthcare, and adequate living conditions. It considers different socio-economic dimensions and indicators of well-being.
Rural poverty: Refers to poverty among people living in rural areas. Rural poverty is often characterized by low agricultural productivity, poor infrastructure, and lack of access to markets and services.
Urban poverty: Refers to poverty among people living in urban areas. It may be caused by factors such as unemployment, inadequate housing, and poor education.
Child poverty: Refers to children who are living in poverty. It may limit their opportunities for health, education, and access to resources.
Female poverty: Refers to the high incidence of poverty among women. It may be caused by factors such as gender discrimination, lack of education, and limited employment opportunities.
Environmental poverty: Refers to the poverty caused by environmental degradation and resource depletion. It affects people who rely on natural resources for their livelihoods.
Institutional poverty: Refers to the poverty caused by social and economic institutions that favor the rich and exploit the poor. It can be seen in corrupt governments, unequal law enforcement, and unfair trade policies.
Conflict poverty: Refers to the poverty caused by conflict, war, and displacement. It affects people who are forced to leave their homes and communities due to violence and instability.
"Poverty is a state or condition in which one lacks the financial resources and essentials for a certain standard of living."
"When evaluating poverty in statistics or economics there are two main measures: absolute poverty compares income against the amount needed to meet basic personal needs, such as food, clothing, and shelter; relative poverty measures when a person cannot meet a minimum level of living standards, compared to others in the same time and place."
"The definition of relative poverty varies from one country to another, or from one society to another."
"Statistically, as of 2019, most of the world's population live in poverty: in PPP dollars, 85% of people live on less than $30 per day, two-thirds live on less than $10 per day, and 10% live on less than $1.90 per day."
"According to the World Bank Group in 2020, more than 40% of the poor live in conflict-affected countries."
"Even when countries experience economic development, the poorest citizens of middle-income countries frequently do not gain an adequate share of their countries' increased wealth to leave poverty."
"Governments and non-governmental organizations have experimented with a number of different policies and programs for poverty alleviation, such as electrification in rural areas or housing first policies in urban areas."
"The international policy frameworks for poverty alleviation, established by the United Nations in 2015, are summarized in Sustainable Development Goal 1: 'No Poverty'."
"Social forces, such as gender, disability, race, and ethnicity, can exacerbate issues of poverty—with women, children, and minorities frequently bearing unequal burdens of poverty."
"Moreover, impoverished individuals are more vulnerable to the effects of other social issues, such as the environmental effects of industry or the impacts of climate change or other natural disasters or extreme weather events."
"Economic pressures on impoverished communities frequently play a part in deforestation, biodiversity loss, and ethnic conflict."
"For this reason, the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and other international policy programs, such as the international recovery from COVID-19, emphasize the connection of poverty alleviation with other societal goals." Please note that due to the limitations of the AI model, some quotes may not be as directly related to the questions as expected.