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IndexWhat is Poverty ?

What is Poverty Line ?

Causes of poverty

Effects of Poverty

Comparison of Poverty among 5 Countries

Remedial Measures

What is poverty?Poverty is perceived in various ways

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Definition of Poverty1. In general, it is the inability

of people to meet economic, social and other standards of well-being.

2. Unacceptable human deprivation in terms of economic opportunity, education, health and nutrition, as well as lack of empowerment and security.

•Remarkable progress in economic development and well-being has been accomplished in developing countries over the past half century.

•But poverty continues to be pervasive, difficult to deal with – and indefensible.

Interactive dimensions of poverty and well-being PROTECTIVE

SecurityVulnerability

ECONOMICSConsumption

IncomeAssets

POLITICALRights

InfluenceFeedom

HUMANHealth,

Education,Nutrition.

SOCIO-CULTURAL

Status,Diginity.

GENDER

ENVIRONMENT

Poverty Line is the estimated minimum level of income needed to secure the necessities of life.

Hunger

DiseaseLack ofeducation

Fewer jobopportunities

Can’t Work

Poverty

1) History

 Many of the poorest nations in the world were former colonies, slave-exporting areas and territories from which resources had been systematically extracted for the benefit of colonizing countries. 

2) Discrimination and social inequality

 Poverty and inequality are two different things, but inequality can feed widespread poverty by barring groups with lower social status from accessing the tools and resources to support themselves. 

3) National Debt Many poor countries carry significant debt loads due to loans from wealthier nations and international financial institutions. Poorer nations pay an average of $2.30 in debt service for every $1 received in grant aid.

4) War & political instability Both of these factors have often been tied to histories of colonialism, but whatever the causes of war and political upheaval, it is clear that safety, stability and security are essential for subsistence and, beyond that, economic prosperity and growth.

5) Vulnerability to natural disasters

In regions of the world that are already less wealthy, recurrent or occasional catastrophic natural disasters can pose a significant obstacle to eradicating poverty.

1) Malnutrition

This is especially seen in children of poor families. People living in poverty rarely have access to highly nutritious foods. Even if they have access to these foods, it is unlikely that they are able to purchase them. 

2) Health

This includes things from diseases to life expectancy to medicine. Diseases are very common in people living in poverty because they lack the resources to maintain a healthy living environment.

3) Education 

Many people living in poverty are unable to attend school from a very early age. Families may not be able to afford the necessary clothing or school supplies. Others may not have a way for their children to get to school. 

4) Economy

Mainly, the number of people living in poverty influences employment rates heavily. Without an education, people are unlikely to find a paying job. Unemployment hinders a country from developing into a strong economic system.

5) SocietyMany people living in poverty are homeless, which puts them on the streets. There also seems to be a connection between poverty and crime. When people are unemployed and homeless, social unrest may take over and lead to increases in crime. When people have nothing and no money to buy necessities, they may be forced to turn to theft in order to survive.

Remedial Measures 1. Generating more employment 2. Raising the level of minimum education3. Access to Health Care is essential 4. Economic Security 5. Educate individuals on how money works in

society 6. Educate Women 7. Equality of Gender 8. Transparency in Government Spending 9. Cancelling National Debt10.Access to clean water & Sanitation 11.Nutrition, Especially in Infants

India China Australia

USA California

Poverty Rate (%)

23.6

6.5 13.3 14.5

16.4

Number Of Poor People(Millions)

276 millio

n

82 millio

n

45 millions

2.990,300

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Poverty Line Income

$1.25

$1.90

$22,162

$400

$22,811

1. http://borgenproject.org/what-causes-global-poverty/2. http://borgenproject.org/5-effects-poverty3. www.thepovertyline.net4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poverty#Hunger5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Below_Poverty_Line_(India6. http://www.borgenmagazine.com/10-solutions-poverty/

1. The White Man’s Burden: Why the West’s Efforts to Aid the Rest Have Done So Much Ill and So Little Good (2006)

2. The End of Poverty: Economic Possibilities for Our Time (2006)

3. Creating a World Without Poverty: Social Business and the Futures of Capitalism (2009)