On 15 October 2024, the World Bank stated in a press release: ‘The global goal of ending extreme poverty – less than $2.15 per person per day – by 2030 is out of reach: it would take three decades or ...

"For years, Bangladesh has been known for its success in poverty reduction. But with a changing global context, severe climate vulnerabilities and a slower rate of job creation, labour income has ...

Since 2016, the pace of poverty reduction has slowed and economic growth has become less inclusive, says the WB report titled 'Bangladesh Poverty and Equity Assessment 2025.' ...

Nearly two million people are estimated to have fallen into poverty in 2025 as Bangladesh grapples with an economic downturn ...

Around 1 in 5 children today are living in extreme poverty, according to new World Bank-UNICEF research. In 2024, an estimated 412 million children aged 17 or younger were residing in households ...

The World Bank says poverty in Lebanon has tripled over the course of a decade. The percentage of people in Lebanon living below the poverty line rose from 12% in 2012 to 44% in 2022, according to a ...

Since 1990, the World Bank has reported estimates of the number of people worldwide that live in extreme poverty. This poverty standard is based on how the poorest countries in the world define ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The World Bank has set a goal of eliminating extreme poverty around the world over the next 17 years. The World Bank’s policy committee on Saturday approved a proposal to establish ...

The World Bank has called on the Nigerian government to urgently reduce high import tariffs and lift certain import bans ...

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Child poverty has reached a record high in the United Kingdom as the country’s cost of living soars and its social security safety net falters following years of government austerity.