” it is imperative not just to lift people out of extreme poverty; it is also important to make sure that, in the long run, they do not get stuck just above the extreme poverty line due to a lack of opportunities that might impede progress toward better livelihoods.”

Ending poverty requires more than growth, says WBG

Link: https://www.worldbank.org/en/new

While economic growth remains vital for reducing poverty, growth has its limits, according to new World Bank paper released today. Countries need to complement efforts to enhance growth with policies that allocate more resources to the extreme poor