•IT IS THE STATE OF BEING EXTREMELY POOR.•IT IS THE STATE OF BEING INFERIOR IN QUALITY OR INSUFFICIENT IN AMOUNT.•IT IS THE CONDITION OF HAVING LITTLE OR NO MONEY, GOODS OR MEANS OF SUPPORT.

WHAT IS POVERTY?

WHY POVERTY IS A PROBLEM?

It hinders to the following:• Economic growth

• Social Status Development• Technological Advancement

Causes of Poverty

1. Unemployment

2. When income levels are inadequate to enjoy a minimum standard of living.

3. Natural Calamities

4. Over Populated

EFFECTS OF POVERTY

1. Malnutriiton – People is lack of income to buy nutritious food.

2. Crime – The thieves need to steel to be able to live

Solutions

• Increase educational background/ attainment

• Increase employment rate

• Increase income rate

• Transparency in government spending

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