In a recent report, ADB finds that $1.25/day is not enough to maintain minimum welfare in Asia.
$1.25/day Isn’t Enough for the Asian Extreme Poor
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Djibouti’s Social Safety Net Tackles Nutrition through Cash-for-Work
The World Bank made a commitment to support the continuation of its Social Safety Net (SSN) program in Djibouti.
World Bank Pledged $1.8 billion to Fight Poverty in the Horn of Africa
The World Bank has pledged $1.8 billion to countries in the Horn Africa to invest in social safety net and infrastructure.
Focus on Nutrition & Micronutrient – Global Hunger Index 2014
IFPRI and Concern Worldwide hosted “2014 Global Hunger Index Twitter Chat” on World Food Day.
Seminar Highlight: IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings 2014
IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings 2014 held several seminars on poverty related issues.
Transforming Economies to Benefit the Poor
World Bank hosted a flagship panel discussion on Transforming Economies to Benefit the Poor at the annual meeting.
Making Everyone Count: Identification for Development
World Bank hosted a flagship seminar on Making Everyone Count: Identification for Development.
Achieving Food Security in the Face of Climate Change
Six distinguished panelists discuss food security and climate change at the World Bank annual meeting.
Cities and Citizens: Game Changers for Inclusive Development
World Bank hosted a flagship seminar on Cities and Citizens: Game Changers for Inclusive Development at the annual meeting.
Is Severe Poverty a Good Proxy for Chronic Poverty?
In a circumstance of lacking panel data, we could have rough ideas of chronic poverty by calculating extreme poverty.
