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World Bank Poverty
43 minutes
What does AI mean for the developing world? On this episode of the #DevelopmentPodcast , we explore how AI is being used globally at a grassroots level in India and Papua New Guinea and get the big picture. 🎙️ Listen now:
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@WBG_Poverty
World Bank Poverty
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About 700 million people subsist on less than $2.15 a day. Interlinked crises have stalled efforts to reduce #poverty . Experts convened @UNGeneva on May 7 to bring new ideas in the fight to #EndPoverty . #SDG1 #GlobalGoals @UNCTAD @UNDESA @SustDev
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World Bank Poverty
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. @ophi_oxford 's @sabina_alkire , who participated in a meeting of experts to discuss how to accelerate progress on #GlobalGoals #SDG1 , says that data is critical to better know where investments are needed most. Watch the video:
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@WBG_Poverty
World Bank Poverty
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Is AI a dystopian nightmare for the developing world, eliminating jobs and confirming biases? Or could it lead to a brighter future, solving critical development issues? 🎙️Listen to the #DevelopmentPodcast episode to learn more:
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World Bank Poverty
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The first datasets of the @WorldBank Group’s new scorecard, just released, mark the start to: ☑️ Capture lessons & trends ☑️ Inform our operations and course-correct ☑️ Track our progress toward a world free of poverty on a livable planet. Learn more:
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Interlinked crises have pushed the 🌏 off-course in ending extreme poverty by 2030. On May 7, experts came together to discuss how to get back on track. Watch this video to learn more about how we can #EndPoverty :
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@WBG_Poverty
World Bank Poverty
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Challenges like COVID-19 have led to 23 million more people living in extreme poverty. Let’s work together to create a future where everyone has access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. Learn more about #SDG1 : #HLPF
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World Bank Poverty
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By 2030, 590 million people may still live in extreme poverty if current trends persist. Get the latest data on #SDG 1: No Poverty, one of the #GlobalGoals under review at #HLPF . Learn more:
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World Bank Poverty
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. @KenyaMissionUN 's Veronica Waeni Nzioki stresses how there is a human behind every refugee statistic who deserves dignity & opportunity. Watch our event replay to learn how the international community stands #WithRefugees :
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World Bank Poverty
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. @WBG_Poverty Global Director @LFLopezCalva says @WorldBank ’s vision is to create a world free of poverty on a #LivablePlanet . He joined experts @UNGeneva to discuss how to accelerate progress on #SDG1 to #EndPoverty . Watch the video:
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World Bank Poverty
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Despite having a Gini coefficient of around 50, poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean has ⬇️ from 50% to 30%, but progress has stagnated since 2015. Explore the data in our Regional Poverty & Inequality Update—summarized in our latest blog post:
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World Bank Poverty
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The latest @WorldBank Poverty Assessment in #Yemen leverages various innovative data sources to build a broader understanding of how welfare is evolving - e.g measures on food consumption from phone surveys help shed light on living conditions: #EndPoverty
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World Bank Poverty
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Join the @WorldBank & @CGDev at the #ABCDE2024 on July 10, as Deon Filmer moderates a discussion on challenges of economic inclusion of women & youth with @_ADeshpande , Karen Macours of @PSEinfo and @raquel1fernan . There is still time to register➡️
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Every step towards the #GlobalGoals now shapes a brighter tomorrow. At #HLPF , find out how we can accelerate action to reach the targets by 2030. Learn more:
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@WBG_Poverty
World Bank Poverty
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The 🌏 is off-course to meet the #GlobalGoals by 2030 including #SDG1 - #EndPoverty in all its forms. Today, about 700 million ppl worldwide live in extreme poverty. On May 7, experts came together to discuss how to get back on track. Learn more▶️
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World Bank Research on X: "Watch Live! Opening session of #ABCDE2024 , featuring Ajay Banga, @IndermitGill , @LHSummers , @DannyQuah , @rglenner , @Kathleen_Hays & more. Hosted by the @WorldBank and @CGDev
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@WBG_Poverty
World Bank Poverty
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Professor @CGarciaPenalosa says that while gender equality can help reduce poverty, countries need to improve gender outcomes while they work towards their goals. More insights from experts like her on how we can work together to #EndPoverty here:
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World Bank Poverty
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📅 On July 9-10, the @WorldBank & @CGDev #ABCDE2024 Conference will explore critical development issues, w/ remarks by Ajay Banga, a keynote by @LHSummer , & a panel featuring @IndermitGill , @rglenner , @DannyQuah , moderated by @Kathleen_Hays . Register ➡️
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World Bank Poverty
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. @SwissAmbWB emphasizes the importance of partnerships for addressing the global refugee crisis. Watch our @WorldBankLive event replay to learn how the @WorldBank is #WithRefugees : #WorldRefugeeDay
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Achieving gender equality by improving education outcomes for girls and young women is central to our twin goals of ending extreme poverty & boosting shared prosperity on a #LivablePlanet . DOWNLOAD our " #CountMeIn " brochure:
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