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SDIS21: Fairer Economies - What are the challenges in making economies more sustainable?

The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank distributes food outside a church during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 19, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake - RC2I6K9RA80Q

After decades of progress, COVID-19 has set us off track to eliminate poverty and meet other targets. Image: REUTERS/Mike Blake

Samantha Sault
Writer, Washington DC and Geneva
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COVID-19 has led to the first rise in extreme poverty in a generation.
COVID-19 has led to the first rise in extreme poverty in a generation. Image: UN
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The global poverty rate is expected to rise - missing the 2030 target of eradicating poverty.
Without drastic action, we won't meet our goal to eradicate poverty by 2030. Image: UN
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The COVID-19 pandemic increased inequality across many metrics. Image: Oxfam

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