poverty reduction
[ˈpɒvərti rɪˈdʌkʃən]
noun
redução da pobreza
1. Policies, programs, and strategies aimed at decreasing the number of people living below the poverty line and improving their economic conditions
The government implemented a comprehensive poverty reduction program to help low-income families.
O governo implementou um programa abrangente de redução da pobreza para ajudar as famílias de baixa renda.
2. Economic and social development initiatives designed to lift people out of poverty
International organizations focus on poverty reduction as a key sustainable development goal.
Organizações internacionais focam na redução da pobreza como um objetivo de desenvolvimento sustentável fundamental.
In Brazil, poverty reduction has been a major political and social focus, particularly through programs like Bolsa Família. The term is widely used in government initiatives, NGO work, and international development discourse. In the US, the concept is central to social policy debates and is often discussed in terms of creating economic opportunity and reducing wealth gaps.
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