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Poverty

Poverty remains to be one of the most long-standing problems facing governments, populations and organizations throughout the world. Despite commitments from world leaders to eradicate poverty, it still continues, with millions still having to face living with poverty on a daily basis. In this category you will find questions on causes of poverty, statistics on poverty and how to address and solve poverty issues.

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Whose problem is poverty?

Third world poverty is at least in part the problem (and responsibility) of the rich nations, whose wealth is largely derived from the cheap resourses and labour from the third world. Much of the problem is due to debt ,stemming back to the massive IMF/ World Bank "development" loan programs of the 1970s.

Haiti , for example, has been exploited by France and the U.S for five centurys (much of France's wealth comes from Haiti), and yet it remains in debt , and very impoverished.

The rich nations, especially Britain and the U.S. , also have an increasing number of poor, and a growing wealth divide, and the question of whose problem it is depends on your politics. The reasons for the U.S. now having record poverty are obvious- destruction of its manufacturing base (except weapons), replaced by an economy based on the consumption of cheap imports and off-shoring of jobs, along with financialization of the economy. The housing bubble and GFC perpetrated by Wall St. banks and financial institutions has resulted in thousands of middle class Americans being made homeless. It is a problem created by the rich and powerful, and is also a great problem for them, due to the social unrest it will inevitably lead to. Britain is not far behind - poverty and the wealth gap are at levels not seen since the 1920s. After the GFC, the combined wealth of Britain's richest had increased sharply, while austerity measures were implemented - cuts to social services, unemployment benefits and pensions, as well as increased charges for utilities.

What size is a slum house?

very small, and they are ment for atleast 14 people!

Did the Beatles help fight poverty?

George Harrison hosted the Concert for Bangladesh in 1971, whose proceeds went to UNICEF to help starving children. Ringo Starr and numerous friends and musicians were there also. Today it's considered a forerunner of shows like Live Aid. Paul McCartney appeared at Live Aid in 1985. John Lennon did some benefit shows with Yoko Ono, but later preferred to tithe privately from his income; "I have been benefited to death."

What happens when someone sues you and you don't have the money and also feel they are reaping for an accident?

In civil court, you are not entitled to the appointment of an attorney in the same way you are in criminal court. However, you do NOT want to ignore the case against you.

Many attorneys provide pro bono (free) legal services for indigent (poor) people. Get on the phone and start calling law firms. Ask, "Does your firm provide pro bono services for indigent defendants?" If they say, "No..", ask "Do you know who you can refer me to?"

Also, Google "free legal services in [your state]" Various nonprofit groups might be able to help.

Finally, if there is a law school in your area, contact them. Most law schools handle cases in their Law Clinics for no charge. All cases are supervised by an experienced attorney, but are handled by law students.

While you search for representation, you need to pay close attention to any due dates that apply to you. For example, you probably have 30 days to file an "Answer" once you've been served with a lawsuit. Call the clerk of the court where the case is filed. He or she will be invaluable to you, at least initially, in answering basic questions.

Get busy! Pick up the phone and start making those calls! Good luck.

What is the poverty rate in Cuba?

1.5% As said on wikipedia

I dont know if this will help

Is Sierra Leone rich or poor?

Sierra Leone is not a wealthy Country although there main export is diamonds they sell them for Illegal money such as guns to fight a war :).

Do large families make economic sense in an environment of widespread poverty and financial insecurity?

i do not think large families make sense in an area of poverty. I would notrecommend having alarge family because it can lead to stress increase and more mouths to feed every day.

The UK is which means it supports its people to keep them out of poverty?

i am having the same problem i guess the word is some what like this:
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What poverty program ended in 1997?

In the United States, Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) ended in 1997 as a result of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA, . The successor program is Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).

What is Statistics Canada poverty line?

In Canada, there is no 'official poverty line' but there are a series of similar measures, including: Low Income Cut-Offs (LICO), Low Income Measures (LIM), and Market Basket Measure (MBM).