UN Says Rising Poverty Is a Wake-Up Call for the World
The UN development chief has described a rise in poverty as a wake-up call for the world. The comment highlights concern about progress in reducing poverty across many countries.
Context
The UN tracks poverty through its development goals, which set targets for ending poverty and hunger by 2030. Shocks such as the COVID-19 pandemic, conflicts and rising prices have slowed progress in many countries.
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