Poverty is more than a lack of income—it is a multidimensional condition marked by limited access to education, healthcare, sanitation, employment, and security. Sustainable Development Goal 1 (SDG 1) seeks to eradicate poverty in all its forms by 2030, ensuring that everyone can live with dignity, opportunity, and resilience.
According to the World Bank (2023), extreme poverty is defined as living on less than US$2.15 per day, yet national definitions vary to reflect local realities. Despite significant progress, over 800 million people still live in extreme poverty, while four billion lack access to social protection systems such as healthcare and pensions. Global crises—including COVID-19, climate change, and conflicts—have reversed decades of progress.
Poverty persists due to unequal economic growth, limited access to education and basic services, weak governance, and vulnerability to environmental and economic shocks. Reducing poverty requires inclusive growth, robust social protection, and investment in health, education, and infrastructure. Empowering women, ensuring land rights, and promoting financial inclusion are also key.
Achieving SDG 1 remains a global imperative. Without urgent action, nearly 9% of the world’s population may still live in extreme poverty by 2030. Ending poverty demands collective commitment, equity, and sustainable development for all.
Sources:
United Nations (2024) Sustainable Development Goals Report; World Bank (2023) Poverty and Shared Prosperity Report; United Nations Development Programme (UNDP, 2023); UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA, 2024); UN Environment Programme (UNEP, 2023).
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