Episode 54. Why Isn't Having a Job Enough to End Poverty?
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Around 811 million people live in extreme poverty, yet many are already working. So why aren't jobs enough to lift people out of poverty?
This episode explores the World Bank's Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet Report 2026: Jobs at the Center of Poverty Eradication, revealing why higher earnings, better education, and more productive employment are essential to reducing poverty. From improving agricultural livelihoods to expanding wage employment, we examine how different pathways can help families escape poverty, build economic security, and achieve lasting prosperity.
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Download the Poverty, Prosperity and Planet Report 2026: Jobs at the Center of Poverty Eradication to learn more.
