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The COVID-19 pandemic reversed three decades of steady progress in global poverty reduction.
The COVID-19 pandemic reversed three decades of steady progress in global poverty reduction.
True
Over 5 billion people globally remain entirely unprotected despite the expansion of social protection during COVID-19.
Over 5 billion people globally remain entirely unprotected despite the expansion of social protection during COVID-19.
False
Eradicating extreme poverty will be particularly difficult in Western Europe and North America.
Eradicating extreme poverty will be particularly difficult in Western Europe and North America.
False
Currently, 9.3% of the world population is living in extreme poverty.
Currently, 9.3% of the world population is living in extreme poverty.
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The figure suggests that by the end of 2022, less than 30% reduction in the number of people living in extreme poverty will be achieved since 2015.
The figure suggests that by the end of 2022, less than 30% reduction in the number of people living in extreme poverty will be achieved since 2015.
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Less than half of the global population was effectively covered by at least one social protection cash benefit by 2020.
Less than half of the global population was effectively covered by at least one social protection cash benefit by 2020.
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In 2021, the global average proportion of total government spending on essential services was approximately 53%.
In 2021, the global average proportion of total government spending on essential services was approximately 53%.
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Only one-third of countries are projected to halve their national poverty rates by 2030 compared to 2015.
Only one-third of countries are projected to halve their national poverty rates by 2030 compared to 2015.
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Approximately 30% of children under 15 received a social protection benefit according to the data provided.
Approximately 30% of children under 15 received a social protection benefit according to the data provided.
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Less than one-fifth of unemployed workers worldwide were effectively covered in terms of benefits.
Less than one-fifth of unemployed workers worldwide were effectively covered in terms of benefits.
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