Section outline

  • Poverty remains one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Ending poverty in all its forms, everywhere, is the first Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 1), reflecting the central role of poverty eradication in achieving the broader 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Progress on poverty reduction is foundational to advancing other SDGs and to ensuring dignity, rights, and shared prosperity for all.

    Given the continued importance of this issue for Member States, and the urgency of accelerating poverty eradication as the world approaches 2030, there is a critical need to deepen understanding of the underlying causes of poverty, as well as the policies and tools required to address it effectively.

    Delegates will gain a clear, policy-oriented understanding of how poverty is defined, measured, and experienced across developing regions, as well as the key economic, social, and institutional drivers shaping poverty outcomes. The course will equip delegates with practical insights into how policies can effectively contribute to poverty reduction in diverse contexts.

    At the end of this course, delegates will have gained knowledge of:

    • Concepts and measurement of poverty.
    • Regional trends in poverty.
    • Socioeconomic characteristics of people living in poverty.
    • Key drivers and structural determinants of poverty.
    • Linkages between poverty, inequality, and economic growth.
    • Policies and tools for poverty reduction, illustrated through selected case studies.