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Global Poverty Reduction 2001 : I. An Analytical Framework

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A. Introduction

1. The Global Poverty Report (GPR) came into existence at the request of the G8 (Cologne Communiqué 1999). It is prepared jointly by the regional development banks, World Bank, and International Monetary Fund (IMF). The first GPR provided a status report of global poverty trends and the universal responsibility in reducing poverty, with more detailed discussions of trends and issues specific to each geographical region. This second report is prepared to inform the discussion of the G8 on development and poverty at the Genoa Summit.

2. The theme “A Globalized Market—Opportunities and Risks for the Poor” presents issues that need to be considered to ensure that poor people are not left behind as global interdependencies increase. The increasing interconnectedness of the world means that creating and making use of opportunities, as well as safeguarding against risks, are relevant to developing and transition economies as much as to G8 and other developed countries. The report aims to shed light on some of the critical issues that arise for poor nations and poor people in a globalized economy.

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