22 Questions
What is the main focus of the document?
Eradicating extreme poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa
According to the information provided, which group is more represented among the global poor?
Rural population
What region is highlighted for its high proportion of extreme poor living on $1.90 per day?
Sub-Saharan Africa
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a contributor to ending extreme poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Maritime transportation
What is the international poverty line based on?
Food, clothing, healthcare, and shelter needs
In 2015, how many people were living in extreme poverty according to the text?
734 million
What is the main goal of Sustainable Development Goal 1 (SDG1)?
End poverty in all its forms everywhere
What happened to an additional 119–124 million people in 2020 according to the text?
They were pushed back into extreme poverty
What is the new global poverty line as of Fall 2022?
$2.15/day (2017 PPP)
Which organization reported that an additional 119–124 million people were pushed back into extreme poverty in 2020?
United Nations (UN)
What is the main purpose of Official Development Assistance (ODA) according to the text?
Promoting economic development and welfare in developing countries
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common use of aid money in poor countries?
Investing in luxury resorts for tourists
What is a potential consequence of poorly directed or misused aid money?
Waste of resources
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
What distinguishes high-income countries in terms of their donations through ODA?
Promoting mainly economic development and welfare in developing countries
What is the significance of ODA to poor countries receiving it?
It helps in building healthcare facilities and educational institutions
What is considered crucial to help countries achieve the development goals?
Well-targeted aid focusing on urgent needs
What was one of the main focuses of the most effective use of ODA after 2000?
Controlling AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis
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
In which region was there a specific mention of focusing on lowering mortality rates of children and mothers during pregnancy?
Sub-Saharan Africa
What was NOT mentioned as part of the effective use of ODA after 2000 in the text?
Building luxury resorts
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
Explore the topic of no poverty, social inclusion, and equality in the context of sustainability. Learn about the challenges and statistics related to extreme poverty, social disparities, and promoting equality. Presented by Dr. Swati Sharma from the School of Social Sciences at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
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