Global Scans · No Poverty · Weekly Summary

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In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere.

• [New] The World Bank Group's new Country Climate and Development Report for Liberia explores the mounting risks that climate change could undercut Liberia's economy and push more Liberians into poverty. ENS
• For South Africa and its peers in the Global South, the unique opportunity to leapfrog into the forefront of the digital economy would transform economies, create jobs, and, most importantly, offer a pathway out of poverty for millions. I by IMD
• By harnessing the power of AI-driven innovation, Member States can unlock new opportunities for inclusive growth, enhance access to essential services, and address pressing global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and climate change. OpenGov Asia
• India is on a path to achieving SDG Target 1.2, of reducing multidimensional poverty by at least half, well ahead of its 2030 deadline. Mint
• With more than two-thirds of the global population projected to live in urban areas by 2050, rapid urbanization presents challenges to effective poverty reduction, sustainability and resilience to economic and climate shocks. Independent Commission for Aid Impact
• Ending the tax on period underwear will make a huge difference, particularly given skyrocketing levels of period poverty across the UK. GOV.UK
• The NEAT program not only supports Zambia's energy policies outlined in the 8th National Development Plan, Vision 2030, and National Energy Policy but also aligns with the World Bank's broader mission of eradicating poverty and promoting sustainable development. Lusaka Times
• In Alabama, lawmakers have introduced a plan that would levy a state tax on gaming revenue and could help fund health insurance coverage for adults with annual incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level. KFF Health News
• Persons with disabilities, the world's largest minority, have generally poorer health, lower education achievements, fewer economic opportunities and higher rates of poverty than people without disabilities. United Nations
• The lack of economic opportunities and resources further marginalized Native American communities, perpetuating cycles of poverty and inequality. Employment Security Commission
• Conflict, extreme poverty, and environmental degradation in some regions continue to hamper Africa's opportunities for growth. Trade Horizons
• Increased access to the internet in Nigeria and Tanzania led to a 7% drop in extreme poverty and an 8% rise in job opportunities in just three years. Politics Nigeria
• The uncertainty over Nigeria's net international reserves level poses additional risks, as would exogenous further shocks that impact external stability, poverty, and food insecurity. Arise News
• Islamic microfinance holds immense potential in alleviating poverty, with Indonesia leading the way through innovative initiatives. Pakistan Observer
• The agricultural sector has the largest potential to lead millions of Nigerians out of poverty and provide much-needed food security. Vanguard News
• Agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa lags by almost every productivity metric, leaving hundreds of millions of people at risk of hunger and making it harder for them to leave poverty. Wired
• In the Asia-Pacific region, climate change threatens to worsen hunger and poverty and is undoing gains in sustainable development achieved over recent decades. UNDP
• According to the Gender Snapshot 2023, published by the UN's gender equality agency, if current trends continue more than 340 million women and girls will still be living in extreme poverty by 2030. Working Voices
• In addition to climatic shocks, conflict and insecurity, widespread poverty and disease outbreaks will continue to drive humanitarian needs this year. ReliefWeb
• Climate change could push up to 158 million more women and girls into poverty globally (16 million more than the total number of men and boys). Zawya

Last updated: 14 April 2024