TED: 3 reasons why we can win the fight against poverty | Andrew Youn

The video discusses global poverty, emphasizing that it is a solvable problem with the right strategies. It highlights three levers: empowering farmers, utilizing agricultural advancements, and establishing delivery networks. The speaker shares personal experiences and examples, such as the One Acre Fund, to illustrate how these levers can effectively combat poverty. The talk concludes with a call to action, urging individuals and organizations to contribute to ending poverty through leadership, resources, and innovative solutions.

What does the speaker identify as the greatest failure of the human race?

• Environmental degradation

• Lack of technological advancement

• Global conflicts

• Leaving over a billion people in poverty

In the speaker's experience in East Africa, what was a substitute for lunch?

• Bread

• Fruits

• Rice

• Porridge

According to the speaker, what is the primary occupation of most of the world's poor?

• Manufacturing

• Farming

• Construction

• Retail

What is one of the benefits of increasing farmers' productivity?

• Reduced environmental pressure

• Higher food prices

• More government subsidies

• Increased urbanization

What is a hybrid seed?

• A seed that grows in any climate

• A seed created by crossing two different seeds

• A seed that requires no water

• A seed that is resistant to all pests

What is the most powerful lever in ending poverty according to the speaker?

• Legislation

• Innovation

• Education

• Delivery

What does the One Acre Fund primarily provide to farmers?

• Financial loans

• Weather forecasts

• Farm inputs and training

• Market access

What is the key to the success of One Acre Fund's model?

• Celebrity endorsements

• Scalable delivery

• High-tech solutions

• Government partnerships

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for ending poverty?

• More technological inventions

• Delivering existing solutions

• More political debates

• Increased military spending

What role does the speaker believe everyone can play in ending poverty?

• Pursuing a career in human development

• Becoming a politician

• Starting a new business

• Traveling to developing countries