Washington, Oct 15, 2024 (AFP) - Goal to end extreme poverty by 2030 'out of reach': World Bank

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2024-10-15

A global target of ending extreme poverty by 2030 is "out of reach," said the World Bank on Tuesday, adding it could take three decades or more to do so. "Global poverty reduction has slowed to a near standstill, with 2020-30 set to be a lost decade," according to a new report assessing progress on eliminating poverty after the Covid-19 pandemic. The world is experiencing serious setbacks after decades of progress, noted World Bank senior managin......

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