An epidemic of hunger: covid-19 and poverty
The Intelligence from The Economist
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COVID-19: A Setback in the Fight Against Poverty
This chapter explores the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global poverty, highlighting a potential increase of 420 million individuals falling into extreme poverty due to job losses and inadequate government support. It stresses the urgent need for developed nations to aid poorer countries to avert further health crises and emphasizes the long-term consequences of lockdowns on vulnerable populations.
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