On World Poverty eradication Day, here’s a lowdown on the recent developments in poverty eradication in the world
The world will miss SDG target 1, a poverty-free world
1.6 people should escape poverty every second but currently just 1.1 are doing so. Worryingly, by 2020, the rate of poverty reduction would further slow down. Read more
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Here’s how poverty, political myopia and ecological degradation are inter-related. 
Looking at how poverty has reduced and where, it is clear that economic growth alone will not lead to poverty eradication. Global efforts must factor in the ecological reasons behind poverty. 
As economic slowdown murmur becomes loud across the world, the debate over income inequality gains volume. 
Children are more prone to poverty than adults across the world. 
Two recent developments could precipitate a global debate on whether poverty triggers extremism. .png)
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