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World Bank Poverty

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Follow the World Bank's work to help countries reduce poverty and inequality.

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Join us July 9 to hear from MIT Prof. and #NobelPrize Laureate, Daron Acemoglu, as part of the 11th Conference of the Society for the Study of Economic Inequality (Ecineq) hosted in collaboration with World Bank UNU-WIDER World Bank Poverty Register: forms.gle/4RFyd44w785YBN…

Join us July 9 to hear from MIT Prof. and #NobelPrize Laureate, Daron Acemoglu, as part of the 11th Conference of the Society for the Study of Economic Inequality (<a href="/ecineq/">Ecineq</a>) hosted in collaboration with <a href="/WorldBank/">World Bank</a> <a href="/UNUWIDER/">UNU-WIDER</a> <a href="/WBG_Poverty/">World Bank Poverty</a> 

Register: forms.gle/4RFyd44w785YBN…
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Join us on July 8 for a full day of insights and debate on policy innovations to tackle economic #inequality. We’ll kick off with a thought-provoking opening debate on “Does Inequality Matter for Development?” featuring Indermit Gill (World Bank Chief Economist) and François

Join us on July 8 for a full day of insights and debate on policy innovations to tackle economic #inequality. 

We’ll kick off with a thought-provoking opening debate on “Does Inequality Matter for Development?” featuring <a href="/IndermitGill/">Indermit Gill</a> (<a href="/WorldBank/">World Bank</a> Chief Economist) and François
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.World Bank has raised the international poverty line to $3 per person per day to reflect higher living costs and improved data from low-income countries. Read insights from Deon Filmer, Haishan Fu, and Luis Felipe LĂłpez-Calva: wrld.bg/AT3W50Wh2MH

.<a href="/WorldBank/">World Bank</a> has raised the international poverty line to $3 per person per day to reflect higher living costs and improved data from low-income countries.

Read insights from Deon Filmer, <a href="/FuHaishan/">Haishan Fu</a>, and <a href="/LFLopezCalva/">Luis Felipe LĂłpez-Calva</a>: wrld.bg/AT3W50Wh2MH
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Register for our event on July 8 to learn more about the impact economic inequality has on development. This event will lead into the 11th Ecineq meeting which will bring together scholars around the world to discuss findings on economic inequality. wrld.bg/eVMv50Whbjo

Register for our event on July 8 to learn more about the impact economic inequality has on development. This event will lead into the 11th <a href="/ecineq/">Ecineq</a> meeting which will bring together scholars around the world to discuss findings on economic inequality. wrld.bg/eVMv50Whbjo
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The 11th Conference of the Society for the Study of Economic Inequality (Ecineq), co-hosted by the World Bank Group and GW University, will be held in Washington, DC on July 9-11, 2025. Registration is open until today (fees will apply): wrld.bg/MBmW50WikQE

The 11th Conference of the Society for the Study of Economic Inequality (<a href="/ecineq/">Ecineq</a>), co-hosted by the <a href="/WorldBank/">World Bank</a> Group and <a href="/GWtweets/">GW University</a>, will be held in Washington, DC on July 9-11, 2025. 

Registration is open until today (fees will apply): wrld.bg/MBmW50WikQE
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.World Bank has updated its global poverty lines. If you are part of a civil society org, join us for a conversation w/ World Bank Poverty's Luis Felipe LĂłpez-Calva & World Bank Research's Deon Filmer to learn more about the change & implications for measuring global poverty. wrld.bg/ykPS50Wirty

.<a href="/WorldBank/">World Bank</a> has updated its global poverty lines. If you are part of a civil society org, join us for a conversation w/ <a href="/WBG_Poverty/">World Bank Poverty</a>'s <a href="/LFLopezCalva/">Luis Felipe LĂłpez-Calva</a> &amp; <a href="/wb_research/">World Bank Research</a>'s Deon Filmer to learn more about the change &amp; implications for measuring global poverty. wrld.bg/ykPS50Wirty
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Since 2020, the share of low-income countries publishing some debt data rose from 60% to over 75% ⬆️ but only 25% disclose loan-level data on new debt. Transparency is improving, but not fast enough. What’s needed? Bold, coordinated international action: wrld.bg/MRsF50WcE32

Since 2020, the share of low-income countries publishing some debt data rose from 60% to over 75% ⬆️ but only 25% disclose loan-level data on new debt. Transparency is improving, but not fast enough.

What’s needed? Bold, coordinated international action: wrld.bg/MRsF50WcE32
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Register for our event on July 8 to learn more about the impact economic inequality has on development. This event will lead into the 11th Ecineq meeting which will bring together scholars around the world to discuss findings on economic inequality. wrld.bg/Q6eQ50Wiseu

Register for our event on July 8 to learn more about the impact economic inequality has on development. This event will lead into the 11th <a href="/ecineq/">Ecineq</a> meeting which will bring together scholars around the world to discuss findings on economic inequality. wrld.bg/Q6eQ50Wiseu
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421 million people in fragile and conflict-affected economies live on less than $3/day—more than in the rest of the world combined. Life expectancy is 7 yrs lower. A new World Bank report offers a data-rich assessment of these urgent challenges. ➤ wrld.bg/9HwS50Wj2ka #FCV

421 million people in fragile and conflict-affected economies live on less than $3/day—more than in the rest of the world combined. Life expectancy is 7 yrs lower.  

A new <a href="/WorldBank/">World Bank</a> report offers a data-rich assessment of these urgent challenges. ➤ wrld.bg/9HwS50Wj2ka #FCV
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Flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies—a key propellant of economic growth and higher living standards—have dwindled to the lowest level since 2005 amid rising trade and investment barriers. Watch this interview to learn more: wrld.bg/I9eo50WjVM7

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The World Bank is committed to fighting #poverty in all its dimensions. Stay current w/ our new Poverty & Inequality newsletter for the latest news, data, events, & research on poverty to help inform policies to improve people's lives. Subscribe today: wrld.bg/C8kn50WjW5X

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For 35 years, World Bank has measured global #poverty to track progress toward eradicating extreme poverty. The international poverty line – used to measure extreme poverty – has been updated and is now set at $3 per person per day. Learn more: blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/furt…

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Register for our event on July 8 to learn more about the impact economic inequality has on development. This event will lead into the 11th Ecineq meeting which will bring together scholars around the world to discuss findings on economic inequality. wrld.bg/7SnX50WjTt5

Register for our event on July 8 to learn more about the impact economic inequality has on development. This event will lead into the 11th <a href="/ecineq/">Ecineq</a> meeting which will bring together scholars around the world to discuss findings on economic inequality. wrld.bg/7SnX50WjTt5
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.World Bank has updated its global poverty lines. If you are part of a civil society org, join us for a conversation w/ World Bank Poverty's Luis Felipe LĂłpez-Calva & World Bank Research's Deon Filmer to learn more about the change & implications for measuring global poverty. wrld.bg/XCQj50WjTsk

.<a href="/WorldBank/">World Bank</a> has updated its global poverty lines. If you are part of a civil society org, join us for a conversation w/ <a href="/WBG_Poverty/">World Bank Poverty</a>'s <a href="/LFLopezCalva/">Luis Felipe LĂłpez-Calva</a> &amp; <a href="/wb_research/">World Bank Research</a>'s Deon Filmer to learn more about the change &amp; implications for measuring global poverty. wrld.bg/XCQj50WjTsk
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Globally, 1 in 5 people live in highly unequal societies. Our event on July 8 will reflect on the impact economic inequality has on development & development policy, leading into the 11th Ecineq meeting co-hosted by the World Bank & GW University. Register: wrld.bg/MR1R50WlBSi

Globally, 1 in 5 people live in highly unequal societies. Our event on July 8 will reflect on the impact economic inequality has on development &amp; development policy, leading into the 11th <a href="/ecineq/">Ecineq</a> meeting co-hosted by the <a href="/WorldBank/">World Bank</a> &amp; <a href="/GWtweets/">GW University</a>.
Register: wrld.bg/MR1R50WlBSi
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Globally, 1 in 5 people live in highly unequal societies. Our event tomorrow will reflect on the impact economic inequality has on development & development policy, leading into the 11th Ecineq meeting co-hosted by the World Bank & GW University. Register➡️wrld.bg/qPNg50WcCeB

Globally, 1 in 5 people live in highly unequal societies. Our event tomorrow will reflect on the impact economic inequality has on development &amp; development policy, leading into the 11th <a href="/ecineq/">Ecineq</a> meeting co-hosted by the <a href="/WorldBank/">World Bank</a> &amp; <a href="/GWtweets/">GW University</a>.

Register➡️wrld.bg/qPNg50WcCeB
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Extreme poverty now defined at $3.00/day. The World Bank’s World Development Indicators July update adopts new poverty lines based on 2021 PPPs—helping ensure more accurate, relevant measurement. Full release ⤵️ wrld.bg/NRQz50WlGxS

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Learn about the impact economic inequality has on development. This event will lead into the 11th Ecineq meeting which will bring together scholars around the world to discuss findings on economic inequality. Register & join us today at 9:00 AM ET: wrld.bg/JFaa50WmfFc

Learn about the impact economic inequality has on development. This event will lead into the 11th <a href="/ecineq/">Ecineq</a> meeting which will bring together scholars around the world to discuss findings on economic inequality. 

Register &amp; join us today at 9:00 AM ET:   wrld.bg/JFaa50WmfFc
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How do poverty, nutrition, and business resilience intersect? The July 2025 World Development Indicators update offers new insights—spanning PPPs, private sector data, and child stunting by gender. Explore: wrld.bg/PXSm50WlQVy

How do poverty, nutrition, and business resilience intersect? The July 2025 World Development Indicators update offers new insights—spanning PPPs, private sector data, and child stunting by gender. 

Explore: wrld.bg/PXSm50WlQVy
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Join Prof. Daron Acemoglu Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) MIT Economics & Co-Director of @MITShapingWork on July 9, 5:00-6:00 PM ET for his keynote address on whether technological progress build shared prosperity during the 11th Ecineq conference co-hosted by World Bank & GW University. wrld.bg/uv3R50WlXj6

Join Prof. <a href="/DAcemogluMIT/">Daron Acemoglu</a> <a href="/MIT/">Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)</a> <a href="/MITEcon/">MIT Economics</a> &amp; Co-Director of @MITShapingWork on July 9, 5:00-6:00 PM ET for his keynote address on whether technological progress build shared prosperity during the 11th <a href="/ecineq/">Ecineq</a> conference co-hosted by <a href="/WorldBank/">World Bank</a> &amp; <a href="/GWtweets/">GW University</a>. wrld.bg/uv3R50WlXj6