Sustainability Week 2: No Poverty, Social Inclusion, and Equality (I)

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What is the main focus of the document?

Global statistics on GDP per capita

Profile analysis of South Asian poor

Factors contributing to urban productivity

Eradicating extreme poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa (correct)

According to the information provided, which group is more represented among the global poor?

Urban population

Educated individuals

Rural population (correct)

Older individuals

What region is highlighted for its high proportion of extreme poor living on $1.90 per day?

South America

Sub-Saharan Africa (correct)

Europe

North America

Which factor is NOT mentioned as a contributor to ending extreme poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa?

Maritime transportation Signup and view all the answers

What is the international poverty line based on?

Food, clothing, healthcare, and shelter needs Signup and view all the answers

In 2015, how many people were living in extreme poverty according to the text?

734 million Signup and view all the answers

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

End poverty in all its forms everywhere Signup and view all the answers

What happened to an additional 119–124 million people in 2020 according to the text?

They were pushed back into extreme poverty 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

Which organization reported that an additional 119–124 million people were pushed back into extreme poverty in 2020?

United Nations (UN) Signup and view all the answers

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

Promoting economic development and welfare in developing countries Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common use of aid money in poor countries?

Investing in luxury resorts for tourists Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of poorly directed or misused aid money?

Waste of resources Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT highlighted as a challenge faced by South Asia in relation to economic growth and development?

Lack of access to basic education Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes high-income countries in terms of their donations through ODA?

Promoting mainly economic development and welfare in developing countries Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of ODA to poor countries receiving it?

It helps in building healthcare facilities and educational institutions Signup and view all the answers

What is considered crucial to help countries achieve the development goals?

Well-targeted aid focusing on urgent needs Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main focuses of the most effective use of ODA after 2000?

Controlling AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the text mention regarding investing in health systems and social safety nets?

Combating the medical, social, and economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis Signup and view all the answers

In which region was there a specific mention of focusing on lowering mortality rates of children and mothers during pregnancy?

Sub-Saharan Africa Signup and view all the answers

What was NOT mentioned as part of the effective use of ODA after 2000 in the text?

Building luxury resorts Signup and view all the answers

What does the author suggest as a way to combat the medical, social, and economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis?

Investment in health systems and social safety nets Signup and view all the answers