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Which of the following best describes the United Nation's (UN) Millennium Development Goals?
Which of the following best describes the United Nation's (UN) Millennium Development Goals?
- A series of targets set to address global issues, such as poverty, health, and education. (correct)
- A collection of treaties designed to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons.
- A program focused solely on environmental conservation and climate change mitigation.
- A set of economic sanctions imposed on countries with poor human rights records.
What was the primary goal among the eight Millennium Development Goals?
What was the primary goal among the eight Millennium Development Goals?
- Achieving universal primary education.
- Promoting gender equality and women empowerment.
- Eradication of extreme poverty and hunger. (correct)
- Combating diseases like HIV/AIDS and malaria.
According to the provided information, what characterizes extreme poverty as defined by the UN?
According to the provided information, what characterizes extreme poverty as defined by the UN?
- Earning less than the median income in a developed country.
- Severe deprivation of basic human needs like food, water, shelter, and education. (correct)
- Inability to afford leisure activities and entertainment.
- Having limited access to luxury goods and services.
By what year does the UN aim to eliminate extreme poverty for all people?
By what year does the UN aim to eliminate extreme poverty for all people?
What was the reported number of people living in extreme poverty, according to the UN?
What was the reported number of people living in extreme poverty, according to the UN?
According to the World Bank's prediction, what is the potential number of people living in extreme poverty by 2030?
According to the World Bank's prediction, what is the potential number of people living in extreme poverty by 2030?
What factor is identified as a potential threat to the improvements made in global poverty reduction?
What factor is identified as a potential threat to the improvements made in global poverty reduction?
What is identified as a common problem faced by people who have been lifted out of extreme poverty but are still poor?
What is identified as a common problem faced by people who have been lifted out of extreme poverty but are still poor?
Which of the following factors is mentioned as a reason for the decline in extreme poverty?
Which of the following factors is mentioned as a reason for the decline in extreme poverty?
What is considered the greatest contributor to the difference made by organizations like the UN?
What is considered the greatest contributor to the difference made by organizations like the UN?
In the Philippines, what is the approximate daily income threshold for a person to be considered living in poverty?
In the Philippines, what is the approximate daily income threshold for a person to be considered living in poverty?
According to the provided information, which basic human need is included in the UN's definition of extreme poverty?
According to the provided information, which basic human need is included in the UN's definition of extreme poverty?
What critical aspect is considered when the World Bank predicts the decrease in the number of people living in extreme poverty by 2030?
What critical aspect is considered when the World Bank predicts the decrease in the number of people living in extreme poverty by 2030?
Based on the provided information, what is one of the challenges those who have been lifted out of extreme poverty still face?
Based on the provided information, what is one of the challenges those who have been lifted out of extreme poverty still face?
What significant factor helps drive the growth of many developing economies via interconnectedness and free trade?
What significant factor helps drive the growth of many developing economies via interconnectedness and free trade?
In what decade were the Millennium Development Goals created by the United Nations?
In what decade were the Millennium Development Goals created by the United Nations?
Aside from the eradication of extreme poverty and hunger, what is another goal of the UN's Millennium Development Goals?
Aside from the eradication of extreme poverty and hunger, what is another goal of the UN's Millennium Development Goals?
What is the term used to describe the income level below which a person is considered poor in the Philippines?
What is the term used to describe the income level below which a person is considered poor in the Philippines?
The UN reported a decrease in the number of people living in extreme poverty. Approximately how many people were lifted out of extreme poverty?
The UN reported a decrease in the number of people living in extreme poverty. Approximately how many people were lifted out of extreme poverty?
What factor is intensified and contributes to the problems of those who have been lifted out of extreme poverty yet remain poor?
What factor is intensified and contributes to the problems of those who have been lifted out of extreme poverty yet remain poor?
Flashcards
Millennium Development Goals
Millennium Development Goals
Eight goals created by the UN in the 1990s to address global issues.
Poverty Line (Philippines)
Poverty Line (Philippines)
Making below 100,534 pesos a year, or 275 pesos a day, in the Philippines.
Extreme Poverty (UN Definition)
Extreme Poverty (UN Definition)
Severe deprivation of basic human needs: food, water, shelter, education, etc.
Extreme or Absolute Poverty
Extreme or Absolute Poverty
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Economic Globalization
Economic Globalization
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Study Notes
- The United Nations (UN) has tried to address global issues, with efforts guided by the eight Millennium Development Goals which were created in the 1990s.
Millennium Development Goals
- Eradication of extreme poverty and hunger was ranked as the primary goal.
- Other goals included achieving universal primary education.
- Promoting gender equality and women empowerment.
- Reducing child mortality.
- Improving maternal health.
- Combating diseases like HIV/AIDS and malaria.
- Ensuring environmental sustainability.
- Establishing a global partnership for development.
- The UN aimed to achieve these goals by 2015.
Poverty Thresholds
- Standards of living vary globally, affecting the definition of poverty.
- In the Philippines, poverty is defined as earning less than 100,534 pesos per year, or about 275 pesos per day.
- Extreme poverty, as defined by the UN, involves severe deprivation of basic human needs such as food, water, sanitation, health, shelter, education and information.
- The UN defines it as living on less than $1.25 a day.
- The UN aims to eliminate extreme poverty by 2030.
- The UN reported that 836 million people still live in extreme poverty, a decrease from 1.9 billion.
- The World Bank projects that extreme poverty could fall to less than 400 million people by 2030.
- Climate change is considered a threat to further improvements in poverty reduction.
- Many who are lifted out of extreme poverty still face issues like disease and lack of water.
- Income inequality remains prevalent, and one in seven people lack electricity.
Factors Influencing Poverty Reduction
- Better access to education.
- Humanitarian aid.
- International organizations' policies.
- Economic globalization is considered a major contributor.
- Increased interconnection of world economies and free trade have driven growth in developing economies.
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