“Ending extreme poverty by 2030 remains a challenge in most African countries. “If historical trends persist, Africa will not eliminate extreme poverty by 2030,” the authors of the report said. Extreme poverty broadly refers to people living on less than $1.90 (R28.12) a day​. The extreme poverty rate (weighted by population) would fall from 33.4% in 2018 to 24.7% in 2030 but remain far above the 3% target. “Fostering more inclusive growth would also require building Africa’s human capital and creating more jobs in high-productivity sectors,” he said.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 06, 2020 17:15 UTC