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The article focuses on the key role of investing in water infrastructure to ensure water security in Africa. It highlights the link between water infrastructure, poverty reduction and economic development, emphasizing the challenges faced by millions of Africans who lack access to clean drinking water and adequate sanitation.

In this editorial of the technology magazine "Fluid", the importance of having a positive perspective on technological advancements is emphasized. The author recommends the website "OurWorldInData.org" by German economist Max Rosner as a source for statistics and infographics on the positive impacts of technology. The focus of the article is on agriculture and forestry, where global grain production has increased by 280 percent since 1961, while the population has grown by 136 percent. This increase in production is not primarily due to the expansion of cultivation areas, but also to digitization and improvement in control technology. Technological progress has also led to a long-term reduction in global poverty and positive changes in the areas of energy, electricity, sanitation facilities, and clean water. Furthermore, it has contributed to a reduction in environmental pollution. The article concludes with a call to continue utilizing technology for positive developments. [Extracted from the article]

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a major project under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), with an investment of $25.4 billion. The BRI has been instrumental in promoting growth, investment, innovation, and modernization in developing countries. CPEC has had a significant impact on the socio-economic development of marginalized communities, strengthening the economic and trade relations between China and Pakistan. In the long term, the BRI is expected to contribute to poverty reduction and social equality, making it a successful development financing model for developing nations. [Extracted from the article]

World Bank South Asia VP appreciates existing collaboration with Pakistan and its relevant government agencies Pakistan is highly vulnerable to worsening climate change and building resilience is the key to avoiding poverty increase as a result of climate change. This was disclosed by a World Bank (WB) delegation led by its South Asian regional director for sustainable development (SD), John A Roome, that called on Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah at the CM House on Monday. [Extracted from the article]

El artículo discurre sobre los esfuerzos para reducir y erradicar la pobreza en Perú. El autor sugiere que el proceso de reforestación crearía 2 millones puestos de trabajo y describe el impacto de la titulación de tierras, especialmente en comunidades nativas. También se considera el mejoramiento de viviendas rurales para reducir la pobreza.

Setting a higher minimum wage seems like a natural way to help lift families out of poverty. However, minimum wages target individual workers with low wages, rather than families with low incomes. As a result, a large share of the higher income from minimum wages flows to higher-income families. Other policies that directly address low family income, such as the earned income tax credit, are more effective at reducing poverty. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

El artículo se centra en las implicaciones de la inclusión financiera, o el aceso a los servicios financieros, para los bancos centrales de latinoamérica. Se considera el papel de la inclusión financiera en el crecimiento económico por la reducción de la pobreza y el aumento de la estabilidad en la política monetaria; la variación en el grado de inclusión financiera en diferentes regiones sobre la base del nivel de ingresos y la estabilización del consumo de los hogares.

El artículo discurre sobre el concepto de la economía verde que consiste en el desarrollo sostenible y la erradicación de la pobreza. El autor comenta sobre el apoyo de las Naciones Unidas en la transición hacia economías verdes en países interesados. También se considera la creación de la Alianza de Acción para una Economía Verde PAGE.

The article focuses on food security in Africa through the use of extrusion technology (ET), especially for legumes and cereals. It discusses advantages of ET such as enhanced digestibility, deteriorative enzymes' inactivation and of natural toxicants' destruction. It mentions that products based on cereals and legumes can be produced using low-cost extrusion equipment and ET can help in sustainability. It highlights that research efforts due to ET can help in reduction of poverty.

The article focuses on the growth of Africa as a major player in the global tea market. It cites the contribution of the tea industry to the economic development and poverty relief of the African economies given the robust demand from the global market. It also notes the efforts of the tea industry to step up its production, quality and branding profiles.

Special Assistant to PM on Poverty Alleviation Senator Dr. Sania Nishtar has inaugurated the first ever ginger cultivation in Balkasar area of Chakwal. Chairman PAC briefed Dr. Sania on the success of ginger cultivation project and its potential to boost Pakistan's farming sector. [Extracted from the article]

The agriculture sector is indispensable to the country's economic growth, food security, employment generation and poverty alleviation. Gulfood will mark a number of editions of aligning food and beverage industry players from across the world with emerging markets across the Middle East and beyond when the world's largest annual F&B trade exhibition returns to Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The leading global trade fair for food and beverages once again demonstrated that trade fairs of these dimensions is possible again. [Extracted from the article]

Se presenta el texto de un discurso pronunciado por James D. Wolfensohn, presidente del Grupo del Banco Mundial, durante las reuniones conjuntas del Fondo Monetario Internacional y del Grupo del Banco Mundial, celebradas en Praga, República Checa en septiembre de 2000. En su discurso, Wolfensohn habla de combatir la pobreza. Habla también de la situación económica en el mundo a comienzos del milenio y de la revolución en la información y comunicación.

Se presenta una propuesta del presidente del Grupo del Banco Mundial para un marco integral de desarrollo. El propuesto tiene el gol de mejorar la vida de los pobres. Se habla de la reducción de la pobreza y la eficacia del Banco Mundial para el desarrollo sostenible. Wolfensohn habla de su teoría de balance económica. Habla de los aspectos estructurales de su modelo, que incluye un sistema financiero bien organizado y supervisado y un sistema legal y jurídico eficaz. Explica los aspectos humanos del plan.

The article presents the message of Roberto Azevêdo, the director general of the international organization the World Trade Organization (WTO), during the opening of the plenary debate of the WTO Public Forum 2016 about trade. The topics discussed include the effectiveness of trade as anti-poverty tool, responsible trade and investment policy, and stance of European Union Commissioner for Trade Cecillia Maimström on trading.

The article discusses the bright prospects of the mill processing for the dairy industry in Pakistan. It cites the important role of livestock in agriculture which can help reduce poverty and boost foreign exchange earnings for the country. The livestock in Pakistan that produce milk, meat, and other products include cattle, sheep, goat, buffalo, horses, and mules.

The article discusses the role of plant-based diets in reducing carbon issues. It mentions the efforts of World Food Day that began in 1945 to raise awareness of the issues behind poverty and hunger and to strive towards a future where everyone has enough nutritious food. It also mentions the findings of the report of changing Markets Foundation and Mighty Earth on food security.

The article discusses the role of Chris Martin, lead singer of the British band Coldplay, as curator of the annual Global Citizen Festival charity concert in New York City through 2030. Topics covered include uncertainty over the band's plans after the 2015 release of the album "A Head Full of Dreams" and a 2016 summer concert tour, the festival's goal of raising funds toward eliminating global poverty, and Martin's use of his influence to promote the United Nations' (UN) sustainable goals.

The article discusses the contribution of chemistry and chemical industry to the development in China, with particular focus on its positive contribution to pressing issues facing the country with balanced attitude towards the field. It says that chemistry can help improve food security, alleviate poverty and improve population health, as well as increase sustainability and enhance environmental protection.

The article discusses aspects of cataract surgery in Africa. The author talks about the importance of doing cataract surgery in the nation to combat poverty and aid development. He also tackles the four main reasons why patients have poor vision after the procedure, which include the presence of another disease of the eye, the complications, and the need to address the accurate measurement of the refractive error.

The article discusses the long-term challenges on the worldwide future of food security. Kansas State University professor Jim Stack highlights the need to ensure a healthy crop, reduce poverty and improve public health. The move of the National Grain and Feed Association in lobbying the U.S. Congress to pass federal laws to ensure a safe supply of grain is also mentioned.

The article discusses the lesser degree of effectiveness of microfinance in man-dominated societies despite the poverty-reducing impact of lending small amounts particularly to women. Topics mentioned include how dominance of men varies in different societies, how the success of microfinance in Bangladesh has inspired other poor countries, and the low impact of microfinance in both Pakistan and India, apparently due to almost total male dominance in the society.

El autor presenta sus opiniones sobre el problema nacional de pobreza y hambre en Perú. Se dan unas sugerencias con respeto a la creación de educación primaria universal y un ambiente sostenible. Según el autor, una manera de resolver el problema de hambre es mejorar la productividad agrícola para crear más comida y trabajos.

This article focuses on Richard Curtis, writer of romantic comedy films "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and "Love Actually." Topics discussed include Curtis' reputation as a leading advocate for poverty relief, the fund-raising initiatives he launched, including Comic Relief, Red Nose Day and Project Everyone, and his involvement with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals put forth by the United Nations which aim to end extreme poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and fix climate change.

The article reports on the deal agreed by 193 member states of the United Nations on their sustainability goals which aim to end poverty for all and combat climate change

An interview with Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville's (SIUE) Alliance of Students Against Poverty (ASAP) president Ray Jhala is presented. He cites the reason why he opted to become a pharmacist. He presents the most important issue confronted by the U.S. pharmacy sector as of late 2014. He discusses the most important quality that a pharmacist should possess.

The article discusses the research initiative on Poverty Reduction and Regional Integration (PRARI) funded by the Department for International Development (DfID) and Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) in Great Britain. It states that the research explores the manner in which regional alliances use their health disciplines to promote poverty eradication. It mentions that the research investigate how regional and national health authorities benefit from health strategies.

The article presents views of Johann Tasker Farm leader Peter Kendall regarding need of research to help global food producers to meet climate change challenges. It includes making soils resistant to climate change, linking agriculture, climate, food security and poverty reduction, and adapting incentive-based approach to climate mitigation. It also presents views of National Farmer's Union (NFU) vice-president Guy Smith.

The article reports on the statement of S. M. Muneer, chief executive of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), that poverty in Pakistan and India can be eradicated through commercial activity.

El artículo discurre sobre los intentos de los ministerios de la Comisión Multisectorial del Año Internacional de la Agricultura Familiar para promover el desarrollo de la agricultura familiar durante el año 2014 en Perú. El autor comenta sobre los aspectos económicos de la agricultura peruana y considera los intentos para reducir la pobreza en el país entre el 2009 y 2012.

The article profiles Philippines-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) general counsel (GC) Christopher Stephens. It mentions his effort in achieving its goal in ameliorating economic development and alleviating poverty in the Asia Pacific region. It also notes its projects developed on the public sector side which are based on a multi-year country partnership strategy (CPS) aligned with its strategic plan.

The article presents information on the British boy band One Direction, with a focus on the release of their charity single "One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks)," with the song's proceeds donated to fight poverty. Topics include sales of the song in February 2013; the Red Nose Day event in Great Britain, a day of poverty awareness; and the group's popularity in the U.S.

The author reflects on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which were criticized for not being an outcome of wide consultation made by the United Nations (UN). He talks about the UN's My World survey, wherein citizens were asked to vote issues that need to be prioritize by the world leaders. He also suggests that the successor goals need to become more oriented to people and to involve the civil society.

The article offers information on the Poverty Reduction Strategy for the Pakistani society proposed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It notes that Pakistan signed the declaration of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in 2000 to signify a unified vision of development for the world economy. It adds that ADB's role is significant for Pakistan in developing regional transportation networks and infrastructure for regional gas transmission and distribution systems.

The article discusses the aim of Pakistan to avail of the program, Generalised System of Preferences (GSP), which aims to reduce poverty through revenue from international trade. It notes that Pakistan has been reluctant to adhere to conventions of the United Nations (UN). It mentions that the international market has been attracted to several Pakistani products including rice, carpets, and artificial jewelry.

The article reports on the role of wealthy entrepreneurs in eradicating HIV/AIDS, stopping poverty and addressing climate change, according to the authors of the book "Philanthrocapitalism."

Non-communicable diseases should become the next focus of the United Nations' aims to reduce poverty in developing countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on activist Hillary Zuckerberg's partnership with nonprofit organization World Hunger Year (WHY) to prevent hunger and poverty.

The article focuses on the speech of Microsoft Corp. founder Bill Gates at the World Food Prize's Norman Borlaug Dialogue in Des Moines, Iowa on October 15, 2009. It notes that Gates stressed out the need to help farmers in Africa increase their farm produce and incomes to fight against hunger and poverty. It notes that Gates talked about the founder of World Food Prize Norman Borlaug's belief that enhancing farmers' productivity could help end hunger and poverty.

The article profiles actor Hugh Jackman, the biggest Australian moneymaker in North America. It notes that his movies since 2001 had earned more than 1.8 billion dollars and he has signed to star the comedy film "Avon" and the film musical "The Greatest Show on Earth." Accordingly, Jackman is the representative of Australia at the United Nations' efforts to combat poverty and a supporter of the Global Poverty Project, which aims to enhance the lives of the poorest people in the world by 2015.

The article reports on the conclusion of the 2009 first round of China-U.S. Strategic and Economic Dialoge (SAED) in Washington on July 27-28, 2009. Both countries are expected to promote cooperation in various areas related to climate change, energy and environment through negotiations. The dialogue aims to strengthen other critical global issues, including improvement of the global institutional governance, address public health challenges and global poverty alleviation.

The article discusses the "CompassionArt: Creating Freedom From Poverty" music album project created by music artist Martin Smith of the band Delirious. Details are provided about the project, which brings together Christian music artists in an effort to help alleviate world poverty. The album features Christian musicians such as Steven Curtis Chapman, Chris Tomlin, and Michael W. Smith.

The article reports on the finding by Business for Poverty Relief Alliance that no one among 20 of Australia's leading chief executives interviewed was familiar with the goals of the United Nation's Millennium Development Goals. The study said that while corporate Australia generally supports social investment, most companies failed to extend assistance in addressing poverty in their export markets, such as Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam.

Offers insights for British citizens on aiding Africa to relieve rural poverty through agriculture. Need to replace crude and homemade implements; Use of artificial insemination to improve indigenous livestock; Importance of the support to the exotic farm produce of Africans.