Global Scans · Poverty · Weekly Summary

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WHAT'S NEXT?: Due to a deteriorating global economic outlook, more than 130 out of 189 countries will experience reduced income growth, with the average global GDP growth rate falling from 4.1 percent to 3.1 percent between 2011 and 2030. Almost all of the countries with large numbers remaining in extreme poverty in 2030 will be in sub-Saharan Africa or South Asia.

• [New] Climate Resilience and Adaptive Capacity: India is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts, with the World Bank estimating that climate change could push 45 million Indians into poverty by 2030. Drishti IAS
• [New] Key risks identified include climate change, digital inequality, and the potential for societal unrest, with a focus on the need for global cooperation and resilience-building. Scribd
• [New] Standardised mental health training for managers and grants to help small and medium-sized enterprises implement support could reduce sickness absence and improve productivity, potentially saving £175m annually. LaingBuisson News
• [New] If no action is taken on the current situation, the cost of treating various illnesses resulting from inequalities in obesity alone will rise from £2 billion per year to £5 billion per year in 2025. Pharmaphorum
• [New] The Canada Disability Benefit is a major new financial support that will help reduce poverty and improve the lives of thousands of Canadians living with disabilities. Alberta Clean Technology Industry Alliance
• [New] The tendency towards using unilateral measures and the rise of extremism in various regions threaten global stability and deepen inequalities, disproportionately affecting the world's most vulnerable populations. BRICS Think Tanks Council
• [New] With a combined GDP of US$ 314 billion and steady growth, the EAC aims to promote inclusive and sustainable development that will reduce poverty and increase individuals' quality of life. Medium
• [New] The fear of AI impacting jobs is rooted in its potential to automate tasks, displace workers, and exacerbate inequality, affecting nearly 40% of global employment. eduKate Tuition Centre
• [New] An HIV action plan will be published later in 2025 and will include actions to address inequalities in accessing HIV preventative measures and prophylaxis, particularly in Black African and Black Caribbean communities. British Medical Association
• [New] The UN tax convention negotiations, running until 2027, could establish the global tax justice framework essential for governments to raise revenues to fund rights and reduce inequality. Education International
• [New] AI's potential to democratize knowledge and services can be harnessed to address global inequalities, providing underserved populations with tools for education, healthcare, and economic participation. UMA Technology
• [New] Humanitarian needs remain high in Afghanistan, amidst high poverty rates, consecutive droughts and other natural risks, and forced returns of Afghans from neighbouring countries in the past years. European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations
• [New] Revenue Mobilization: Doubling Nigeria's tax-to-GDP ratio from its low current level could unlock crucial funding for health, education, infrastructure, and poverty alleviation. Our Nigeria News Magazine
• [New] Socio-economic risks, such as large economic losses (11% of GDP by 2100), poverty, food insecurity, and severe health risks, among other effects, may be felt if mitigation actions are not implemented. ASEAN Climate Change and Energy Project (ACCEPT)
• [New] Al-Houthi condemned the death traps of the American-Israeli initiatives to control humanitarian aid, claiming that Western countries continue to supply weapons to Israel so that it will continue its crimes against the Palestinian people. The Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center
• [New] Even though extreme poverty has declined around the world despite the profound impact of the global pandemic, there are still over 700 million people living in extreme poverty, and the risk of falling into, or back into, poverty remains high, driven by compounded shocks and crises. UN DESA VOICE
• [New] Hundreds of babies are at risk of death amid a critical shortage of baby milk, as Israel continues to restrict the humanitarian aid that can enter the beleaguered strip. The Guardian
• [New] The integration of genomic data into routine care, combined with streamlined access to clinical trials via the NHS App, has the potential to accelerate drug development, reduce health inequalities, and unlock new models of preventative care. Med-Tech Insights
• [New] Asghari, 35, is among tens of thousands of Afghans whom Iran has deported home in the past few weeks, in the fallout of a conflict the United Nations says risks further destabilising Afghanistan, already battling a humanitarian crisis. Counter Extremism Project
• [New] On a planet increasingly threatened by climate change, resource depletion, and social inequality, a comprehensive understanding of sustainability and the SDGs is essential to foster cooperation, drive meaningful action, and ensure a sustainable and just future for all. Springer Nature Switzerland
• [New] The IDF's operations in southern Gaza to secure the food distribution sites run by the American-run Gaza Humanitarian Foundation are to break the grip of Hamas on the local population, and to provide Palestinians with an opportunity to eat from another hand that is not the terrorist group. FDD
• [New] The U.S. seeks to project leadership, balancing support for Israel with humanitarian imperatives, while the UN grapples with enforcing international law in a region where power often overshadows principle. Global Bihari News

Last updated: 18 July 2025