Using at least two examples, explain how growth in the population not living in extreme poverty can coexist with a decline in the population living in extreme poverty.
Using at least two examples, analyse the claim that a long-term decline in extreme poverty may include short-term reversals.
indicates that extreme poverty persists despite an overall long-term decline.
With explicit reference to a political issue identified in one of your researched case studies, explain the causes of persistent poverty.
Based on the political issue identified in 2(a), recommend a course of action that would address the causes of persistent poverty.
suggests that responses to poverty must operate during both long-term change and short-term reversals.
With explicit reference to a political issue identified in one of your researched case studies, explain the involvement of three types of actors or stakeholders.
Based on the political issue identified in 2(a), recommend a course of action that would improve coordination among these actors while protecting affected communities.
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The stimulus shows that progress against extreme poverty may be interrupted. With explicit reference to a political issue identified in one of your researched case studies, examine the links between poverty and at least two other HL topic areas.
The stimulus presents poverty as a global aggregate. With explicit reference to a political issue identified in one of your researched case studies, evaluate how poverty is perceived and addressed in different political contexts.