Causes of POVERTY

POVERTYThe state of one

who lacks a certain amount

of material possessions or

money.

Causes of Poverty

CorruptionCorruption usually

inhibits development

when leaders help themselves to

money that would otherwise be used for development

projects.

Lack of Education

“Root cause of poverty is Lack of

Education”-Bryan

Hickman

Environmental ConditionOver Utilization

of resources• Coral Reefs have

been destroyed• Forests have been

over logged.• Agricultural lands

have lost much topsoil.

Lack of opportunities for Employment

 Labour market does not provide enough jobs that match the skills

and qualifications of unemployed

people.

War & other Armed Conflicts

Disrupt the peoples

livelihood and other productive

activities

Political SystemCreated by political

elite that have combined with

profit-motivated economic system

that reduce opportunities for

most people to earn enough to meet

their basic needs.

Inequitable distribution of Wealth and Resources

Inequitable distribution of Wealth and Resources

RichPoor Rich Poor

Over consumption

Environmental degradation Increasing

Population

The state or an instance of consuming too

much food, drink, fuel, etc

GreedIntense and selfish desire for

something, especially wealth, power, or food.

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Solutions

 Creating Good Jobs

Education Education provides training to tomorrow’s workforce and thus fortifies the economy against

poverty.

Access to Heath CareUniversal health insurance

coverage in all countries can help achieve a goal of

ending extreme poverty

Raising Wages Raising the minimum wages could

potentially increase the health, can raise the many families in poverty and

wellbeing of millions.

  Micro financing

Transparency in Government SpendingCreating transparency in

government spending of money can help reduce

corruption in governments. 

Canceling National Debts“It is internationally recognized that

the debt burden of the world’s poorest, most indebted countries has to be tackled if they are to set

themselves on a path of sustainable growth, development, and poverty

reduction.”

If you cannot feed hundred people then feed just one.

―Mother Teresa