How can we support sustained escapes from poverty in the rural areas? Kate Bird reports on her presentation at the UNDESA Expert Group Meeting on Eradicating Rural Poverty to Implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (27 February – 1 March, Addis Ababa).
Read MoreResilience and Sustained Poverty Escapes Through Livelihood Diversification
Land continues to be a foundation for sustained escapes from poverty. This blog post examines the finding from the 11 case studies on sustained poverty escapes.
Read MoreHealth, Resilience and Sustainable Poverty Escapes
This blog discusses ill health as a shock or stressor for transitory poverty escapes and its policy implications.
Read MoreGender Inclusiveness: Building Resilience and Sustaining Poverty Escapes
Providing equality of opportunity for women and men requires a commitment to equality and empowerment for all women, regardless of their other social group memberships like class, ethnic/racial group or caste. As empowerment improves intergenerational wellbeing and contributes to escapes from poverty that are sustained over time, it is also critical for poverty eradication.
Read MoreNew World Bank projections mask reality of ‘poverty mobility’
World Bank Headquarters, Washington D.C. © Simon D. McCourtie/World Bank
Poverty reduction is more effective if governments identify major risks preventing sustained escapes from poverty.
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