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Inflation pushed 71M people into poverty since Ukraine war

A staggering 71 million more people around the world are experiencing poverty as a result of soaring food and energy prices that climbed in the weeks following Russia’s war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Cost-of-living crisis driving 'breathtaking' surge in extreme poverty - UNDP

The global cost-of-living crisis is pushing an additional 71 million people in the world's poorest countries into extreme poverty, a new report published by the U.N. Development Programme (UNDP) on Thursday has warned.

Reuters

‘Irresponsible’ to cut back aid now: Q&A with UNDP’s Steiner

UNDP’s Steiner says nations should stick to development goals and invest in struggling countries, renewable energy.

Al Jazeera

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Davos 2022: International community 'must do more' on food, energy crises

The 2022 edition of the World Economic Forum is largely focused on Russia's war in Ukraine and its implications for the global economy. As food and fuel prices soar and shortages loom, the head of the UN Development Program, Achim Steiner, tells FRANCE 24's Business Editor Kate Moody that the…

France 24

Davos day two: Global tax deal delayed; Von der Leyen on Russian food ‘blackmail’ – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the second day of the World Economic Forum in Davos

The Guardian - UK

Afghanistan aid pledges could fall far short of target, officials fear

Taliban’s increasingly repressive rule could lead to donor backlash at UN pledging conference on Thursday

The Guardian - UK

World could turn from Afghanistan if girls schools stay shut: UN official

Kabul (AFP) - Afghanistan risks becoming a forgotten crisis unless the Taliban reopens schools for girls, a top UN official warned on Tuesday.

AFP

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Yemen faces 'extremely troubling outlook', says UNDP chief

Doha (AFP) - War-torn Yemen faces an "extremely troubling outlook" after a serious escalation between Iran-backed Huthi rebels and Saudi Arabia, the head of the United Nations Development Programme warned on Sunday.

AFP

Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Kyiv willing to discuss neutrality

Ukraine news from March 27: Ukrainian president says he is prepared to discuss Russia’s neutrality demand.

Al Jazeera

Ninety percent of Ukrainian population could face poverty in protracted war - UNDP

Nine out of 10 Ukrainians could face poverty and extreme economic vulnerability if the war drags on over the next year, wiping out two decades of economic gains, the U.N. Development Programme (UNDP) said on Wednesday.

Reuters

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