Pandemic, inflation push 68 million more in Asia into extreme poverty, Asian Development Bank says

The coronavirus pandemic and rising cost of living have pushed nearly 70 million more people in developing Asia into extreme poverty, according to a report from the Asian Development Bank, which highlights the negative impact on poverty reduction efforts in the region.

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Posted 8/24/2023, 1:33:50 AM