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Poverty Reduction Progress

What is poverty? Being poor Not having material possessions

Relative poverty Relative poverty is the condition in which people lack the minimum amount of income needed in order to maintain the average standard of living in the society in which they live.

UN information about absolute poverty

UN Sustainable Development Goal 1 - End poverty in all its forms everywhere.

Poverty reduction Poverty has been falling in most countries. This has been achieved through; Increased international trade Improvements in farming methods Better healthcare Increased access to education Improved infrastructure (roads, water supplies, energy supplies & sanitation) Use of appropriate technology (low-tech)

The new global middle class

Food & diet Consumer goods & services Energy use Urbanisation Consequences? Food & diet Consumer goods & services Energy use Urbanisation