6 April 2004
WORLD POVERTY - WHY?
Half the world -- nearly three billion people -- live on less than two dollars a day. Why?
The GDP (Gross Domestic Product) of the poorest 48 nations (i.e. a quarter of the world's countries) is less than the wealth of the world's three richest people combined. Why?
Nearly a billion people entered the 21st century unable to read a book or sign their names. Why?
Less than one per cent of what the world spent every year on weapons was needed to put every child into school by the year 2000 and yet it didn't happen. Why not?
These are just a few disturbing facts about the reality of the world we share. For a comprehensive but simple look at the causes of poverty around the world including facts and statistics, the impact of globalisation and discussion about how aid can exacerbate problems click here
There are links within the site to other related issues such as debt, fair trade and sustainable development.
The GDP (Gross Domestic Product) of the poorest 48 nations (i.e. a quarter of the world's countries) is less than the wealth of the world's three richest people combined. Why?
Nearly a billion people entered the 21st century unable to read a book or sign their names. Why?
Less than one per cent of what the world spent every year on weapons was needed to put every child into school by the year 2000 and yet it didn't happen. Why not?
These are just a few disturbing facts about the reality of the world we share. For a comprehensive but simple look at the causes of poverty around the world including facts and statistics, the impact of globalisation and discussion about how aid can exacerbate problems click here
There are links within the site to other related issues such as debt, fair trade and sustainable development.
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