Erik Solheim: Eradicating absolute poverty

The transcript discusses the unprecedented opportunity to eradicate absolute poverty, emphasizing that the resources required are less than 1% of the global economic output. It highlights China's success in lifting 600 million people out of poverty and notes the annual reduction in absolute poverty since 1990. However, it acknowledges the challenges of reaching the most vulnerable populations, such as those in fragile states and national minorities. The transcript concludes with a call to mobilize political will, invoking the slogan 'Yes we can.'

What is the unprecedented opportunity mentioned in the first section?

• To reduce global warming

• To increase global economic output

• To eradicate absolute poverty

• To improve education worldwide

How much of the world's economic output is needed to eradicate absolute poverty?

• Less than 1%

• 20%

• 5%

• 10%

Which country is highlighted as having lifted 600 million people out of poverty?

• India

• South Africa

• Brazil

• China

Since when has absolute poverty been reduced by 1% annually?

• 2000

• 2010

• 1990

• 1980

What is necessary to overcome the challenges in eradicating poverty in fragile states?

• Technological advancements

• Political will

• Increased foreign aid

• More natural resources