The End of Progress Against Extreme Poverty?

The end of progress against extreme poverty?

In the last three decades, the world has made progress against extreme poverty faster than ever before. But unless the poorest economies start growing, this period of progress against the worst form of poverty is over.

Poverty reduction survey aims to get input from Rainy River residents

The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) is asking residents, community partners, employers, and service providers across the district to participate in a survey on poverty. The survey is part of a fact-gathering campaign by Ontario’s Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services to assess the current strategy to […]

The end of progress against extreme poverty? Others have progressed, Africa has not – an important assessment

In the last three decades, the world has made progress against extreme poverty faster than ever before. But unless the poorest economies start growing, this period of progress against the worst form of poverty is over. By: Max Roser Our World In Data November 17, 2025 Cite this articleReuse our work freely In the last decades, the world has made fantastic progress against extreme poverty. In 1990, 2.3 billion people lived in extreme poverty. Sin…

Report highlights extreme poverty and infrastructure gaps in 20 districts

The Pakistan Population Council has released a report identifying the 20 most underdeveloped districts in the country. The findings highlight significant socio-economic challenges, particularly in Balochistan. According to the report, 17 of the 20 weakest districts are in Balochistan. The most underdeveloped areas include Washuk, Khuzdar, Kohlu, Zhob, Nasirabad, Awaran, Kharan, Panjgur, Mashkel, Dera Bugti, Qila Saifullah, Qalat, Sherani, and Jh…

Pakistan’s most backward districts’ list released

Out of 200 most backward districts of the country, 17 are in Balochistan, disclosed a report released by the Pakistan Population Council on Monday. According to the report, Washuk, Khuzdar, Kohlu and Zhob are among the most backward districts in the country. Other districts, which fall in this category, are Mashkel, Dera Bugti, Qila Saifullah, Kalat, Tharparkar, Sheerani, Jhal Magsi, Naseerabad, Awaran, Kharan, North Waziristan, Kohistan and Pan…