Another 400 million live on less than two dollars daily. While many countries have made great strides in alleviating poverty, such action has barely made a dent in global poverty statistics. With this in mind, a major conference in Geneva from 26-30 June seeks a convincing reversal in those numbers. That summit produced the Copenhagen Declaration and Programme of Action, an ambitious series of goals to eradicate poverty, promote jobs and livelihoods, and end social seclusion. Any sustainable effort to eliminate chronic poverty must begin with steps to ensure the well being of children and the realization of their rights.
Many hurdles lie in the way.
The heavy debt burden of many developing countries siphons money away from vital basic services. To break the cycle of poverty and deprivation, these challenges must be met head-on.