• Half the world, nearly 3 billion people, live on less than two US dollars a day.


  • One third of the world population live on less than one US dollar a day.


  • The developing world spends $13 on debt repayment for every $1 it receives in grants.


  • The 48 poorest countries account for for less than 0.4% of global exports.


  • Sources can be found at www.globalissues.com










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