Essay on Poverty and its effect on Local and Global

What is Poverty and What are the Causes of Poverty?

Poverty is a type of socioeconomic status where people live below the poverty line. The UN defines the poverty line as an income of less than $1.90 per day. According to UNICEF, about 18% of the world’s population lives in extreme poverty. That means they don’t have access to food, clean water, shelter or basic health care.

The causes of poverty are not limited to one factor, but there are some common ones - lack of education and skills, low productivity agriculture, unpaid care work (which women disproportionately do), high fertility rates (more children means less resources for each child).

Why does Poverty Matter and What is the Impact of Poverty on International Development?

Poverty has always been a daunting issue, but today it is becoming more and more difficult to solve due to the globalization of world economies.

In the past few decades, developing countries have been more invested in producing goods for international markets. These countries have been impacted by poverty more than before because they are forced to compete with highly developed nations in order to get ahead.

As a result, many of these emerging economies have fallen into serious debt and poverty traps that they can't seem to get out of with their bare hands alone.

The United Nations defines poverty as “a lack of essential resources needed for survival with dignity” (UN). Poverty is most often associated with an individual's income level and typically refers to the condition in which people cannot afford basic needs such as housing, food, clothing

Fighting Global Poverty with Economic Policies and Programs

One major obstacle to fighting poverty is the lack of economic policies and programs. Governments and organizations should create policies and programs that target the roots of poverty, such as health care and education.

Currently, there are many anti-poverty programs in place to mitigate this issue. For example, the U.S. government offers a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) which provides food assistance for those who need it most, such as families with children or senior citizens living on a fixed income.

What causes poverty

Many people have misconceptions about poverty. For instance, some think that poverty is just a state of being poor. But it is not just about the amount of money you have, but also how much you are able to do with that money.

This section provides information on what causes poverty. It also includes statistics on world level of poverty and different facts about it, as well as provides prevention methods for ending poverty.

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