Here's how many people COVID-19 could push into poverty, according to the World Bank
The pandemic has had a profound impact on people living in poverty. Image: REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui
Nishant Yonzan
Consultant, Poverty and Inequality Unit, Development Data Group, World Bank
Christoph Lakner
Economist in the Poverty and Equity Global Practice, The World Bank.
Daniel Gerszon Mahler
Young Professional, Development Data Group, World Bank
R. Andres Castaneda Aguilar
Economist, Development Data Group, World Bank
Haoyu Wu
Consultant, Poverty and Equity Global Practice

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