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What is the main focus of the document?
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?
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?
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?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a contributor to ending extreme poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa?
What is the international poverty line based on?
What is the international poverty line based on?
In 2015, how many people were living in extreme poverty according to the text?
In 2015, how many people were living in extreme poverty according to the text?
What is the main goal of Sustainable Development Goal 1 (SDG1)?
What is the main goal of Sustainable Development Goal 1 (SDG1)?
What happened to an additional 119–124 million people in 2020 according to the text?
What happened to an additional 119–124 million people in 2020 according to the text?
What is the new global poverty line as of Fall 2022?
What is the new global poverty line as of Fall 2022?
Which organization reported that an additional 119–124 million people were pushed back into extreme poverty in 2020?
Which organization reported that an additional 119–124 million people were pushed back into extreme poverty in 2020?
What is the main purpose of Official Development Assistance (ODA) according to the text?
What is the main purpose of Official Development Assistance (ODA) according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common use of aid money in poor countries?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common use of aid money in poor countries?
What is a potential consequence of poorly directed or misused aid money?
What is a potential consequence of poorly directed or misused aid money?
Which factor is NOT highlighted as a challenge faced by South Asia in relation to economic growth and development?
Which factor is NOT highlighted as a challenge faced by South Asia in relation to economic growth and development?
What distinguishes high-income countries in terms of their donations through ODA?
What distinguishes high-income countries in terms of their donations through ODA?
What is the significance of ODA to poor countries receiving it?
What is the significance of ODA to poor countries receiving it?
What is considered crucial to help countries achieve the development goals?
What is considered crucial to help countries achieve the development goals?
What was one of the main focuses of the most effective use of ODA after 2000?
What was one of the main focuses of the most effective use of ODA after 2000?
What impact did the text mention regarding investing in health systems and social safety nets?
What impact did the text mention regarding investing in health systems and social safety nets?
In which region was there a specific mention of focusing on lowering mortality rates of children and mothers during pregnancy?
In which region was there a specific mention of focusing on lowering mortality rates of children and mothers during pregnancy?
What was NOT mentioned as part of the effective use of ODA after 2000 in the text?
What was NOT mentioned as part of the effective use of ODA after 2000 in the text?
What does the author suggest as a way to combat the medical, social, and economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis?
What does the author suggest as a way to combat the medical, social, and economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis?
