Define poverty?
Poverty is lacking essential daily needs and basic human rights.
Absolute poverty
When people lack the basic essentials of life.
In 2022, the World Bank adjusted the ____________________ – the global
threshold for extreme (absolute) poverty - at living with less than
US$_____/day.
International Poverty Line, 2.15
Relative poverty
To have basic needs for survival, but to be poor in comparison to others in your county.
What is Millennium Development Goals?
8 goals adopted by the US in2002 improve human development globally by 2015.
____ million people around the world live in extreme poverty
682
Extreme poverty has been increasingly concentrated in _________________.
Sub-Saharan Africa
The poverty cycle
cause a “vicious cycle” of food insecurity and poverty. (People cannot work or attend school, so they cannot earn an income.)
malnutrition
lack of nutrition 栄養失調
The components of food security include:
- constant and reliable access to food
- food is consistently available and affordable
- provides the diversity required of a balanced diet
- can be safely stored and prepared
- meets the cultural needs of the population.
What are the factors for poverty?
Social, Historical, Economic, Enviromental, Political, Technological
Examples of social factors
- inadequate educational facilities
- insufficient access to medical services
- lack of food security
- gender inequities
Examples of historical factors
- Past wars
- Past colonisation
- Past mismanagement of the economy by government.
Examples of economic factors
- developing country
- lack of social protection (welfare)
- high inflation
Examples of environmental factors
- Climate that is unsuitable of agriculture
- Poor air and water quality
- Lack f natural resources
Examples of political factors
- Lack of freedom of speech and human rights
- Lack of welfare
- Mismanagement of government
Examples of technological factors
- Lack of infrastructure for transport, water etc.
Equity
Being fair, different from equality
