Sustainability Week 2: No Poverty, Social Inclusion, and Equality

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What is the international poverty line based on?

Costs of entertainment and leisure activities in high-income countries

Costs of luxury items in low-income countries

Costs of basic food, clothing, healthcare, and shelter needs in high-income countries

Costs of basic food for adequate nutrition, clothing, healthcare, and shelter needs in low-income countries (correct)

How many people were in extreme poverty in 2015 according to the text?

Exactly 500 million

Over 1 billion

Less than 500 million

Approximately 734 million (correct)

What is the goal of Sustainable Development Goal 1 (SDG1)?

To increase extreme poverty globally

To eradicate all forms of poverty everywhere by 2030 (correct)

To maintain the current poverty levels

To reduce poverty only in high-income countries

How many additional people were pushed back into extreme poverty in 2020 according to the text?

Over 100 million Signup and view all the answers

What is the new global poverty line as of Fall 2022?

$2.15/day (2017 PPP) Signup and view all the answers

How does the international poverty line compare to national poverty lines?

It is lower than national poverty lines Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Official Development Assistance (ODA)?

Promote economic development in poor countries Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a typical use of aid money according to the text?

Purchasing military equipment Signup and view all the answers

How does high-income countries mainly contribute to ODA according to the text?

By promoting economic development in developing countries Signup and view all the answers

What are some challenges associated with ODA according to the text?

Inefficient allocation of resources Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT mentioned as a target area for aid money usage in the text?

Entertainment industry development Signup and view all the answers

What happens when aid money is poorly directed or misused according to the text?

It can be wasted Signup and view all the answers

What is a common demographic characteristic of the global poor according to the text?

Young individuals Signup and view all the answers

Which region has a significant proportion of people living in extreme poverty, earning less than $1.90 per day?

Sub-Saharan Africa Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor contributing to the reduction of extreme poverty according to the text?

Human capital investment Signup and view all the answers

Who is overrepresented among the global poor according to the text?

Women Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is emphasized as a crucial element in reducing extreme poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa?

Investment in human capital Signup and view all the answers

What type of individuals are highlighted as predominantly poor globally?

Rural residents Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as crucial by Sachs (2015) to help countries achieve the development goals?

Targeted aid to address urgent needs Signup and view all the answers

Which health concerns were specifically mentioned as targets for ODA post-2000?

Malaria, AIDS, and tuberculosis control Signup and view all the answers

What type of impact was the COVID-19 crisis expected to have on health systems according to the text?

Medical, social, and economic impact Signup and view all the answers

What region was specifically mentioned in relation to high child and maternal mortality rates during pregnancy?

Sub-Saharan Africa Signup and view all the answers

Which project is referenced in the text for further reading on development goals?

The Millennium Villages Project Signup and view all the answers

What aspect is important for countries to get onto the ladder of economic development?

Utilizing well-targeted aid for urgent needs Signup and view all the answers