Lifting hundreds of millions out of poverty requires about $318 billion annually, which is only 0.3% of global GDP. New research shows this goal is achievable, as the amount is small compared to what the world spends on cosmetics or alcohol, proving that global equity is within our reach.
(c) Michael Odida

Éradiquer l’extrême pauvreté dans le monde est enfin réalisable

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Sortir des millions de personnes de la pauvreté coûterait environ 318 milliards de dollars par an, soit 0,3 % du PIB mondial. Cette étude montre que l’objectif est à notre portée, car cette somme est bien inférieure aux dépenses mondiales en cosmétiques, prouvant que l’équité est possible.

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