Briefing Paper

Global Poverty Reduction: What can Regional Organisations Do?

Global poverty needs prompt and effective action. The 1.2 billion people
still living in extreme poverty require support by all development partners,
at a local, national and international level. Regional associations of nations
have unrealised potential to strengthen social investment for global poverty
reduction. This potential needs greater recognition and support from the UN,
the World Bank and other international development partners.