The Poverty, Inequality and Human Development team conducts research across a wide range of topics that broadly covers issues related to improving the wellbeing of people, particularly less well-off ...

Poverty is as misunderstood as any subject can be. At one level, it could mean no food, no clothes, bad health, and recognized inadequacy of shelters, amenities, and services.

FEATURING: Ruth Hill, Lead Economist, Global Unit of the Poverty and Equity Global Practice, World Bank / Sonia Cifuentes, Colombian citizen benefited from a cash transfer program. Ruth Hill, a lead ...

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2025 highlights a powerful theme: Ending social and institutional maltreatment by ensuring respect and effective support for families. It’s a ...