Hunger and malnutrition were the worst manifestations of poverty. The chronically hungry cannot grow out of poverty. This is morally reprehensible and economically wasteful. Sufficient supply of safe water and a clean environment are necessary for life. Poverty eradication and environment protection should be mutually supportive.
Education is the key to development.
Quality basic education, as well as secondary and higher education, vocational training, and skill acquisition throughout life are indispensable tools to eradicate poverty. Social services must be developed with more social investments by governments and less military expenditures, if poverty is to be defeated. Good governance and effective administration are prerequisites to effectively fight poverty. Public policy should aim at preserving social cohesion and promoting social stability, especially through democracy, the rule of law and the respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. A global alliance must be forged by the entire international community, with governments, United Nations, International financial institutions, regional organisations, civil society and private sector joining hands to make poverty eradication a central goal of humanity.