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World Bank President Says Ending Extreme Poverty Within Reach

The head of the World Bank says slowing economic growth around the world is hurting the institution’s goal of ending extreme poverty by the year 2030. While the challenges may be great, World Bank President Jim Yong Kim said the goal remains within reach - but only if world leaders and emerging financial and development institutions do their part.   What is extreme poverty? According to the United Nations it’s a condition characterized by a lack of basic human needs, like clean...


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