'How To End Poverty in 15 years' Hans Rosling - BBC News
TLDRThis script explores the historical trend of extreme poverty, showing a significant decrease from 85% in 1800 to 12% in 2015. It highlights the impact of the Industrial Revolution, economic growth in Europe and America, and the rise of China and other Asian economies. The concept of a 'middle' is introduced, emphasizing the shift from extreme poverty to a more balanced global income distribution.
Takeaways
- 📊 The percentage of world population in extreme poverty has significantly decreased from 85% in 1800 to 12% in 2015.
- 🏭 The Industrial Revolution played a role in reducing extreme poverty, but the most significant drops occurred in the latter half of the 20th century.
- 🌐 The year 1970 was a milestone when half of the world's population was lifted out of extreme poverty for the first time.
- 🎯 The United Nations set a goal to halve extreme poverty from 1990 to 2015, which was successfully achieved.
- 📉 Despite the positive trend, there is statistical uncertainty in measuring extreme poverty, and the final lap towards eradicating it may be the toughest.
- 🌍 Historically, the world was divided into a rich West and a poor Africa and Asia, but this perception is changing.
- 🐉 The economic growth of China and other Asian economies has played a significant role in reducing poverty in these regions.
- 🦁 The 'lion economies' of Africa are now following the trend of growth and poverty reduction seen in Asia.
- 🔄 The world's economic landscape is shifting, with more countries moving from extreme poverty into the middle-income bracket.
- 🔄 The concept of 'the middle' is introduced as a new perspective to understand the transition from poverty to a more stable economic state.
- 🎈 The script ends with a metaphor of a bird gliding, symbolizing the smooth transition of countries from poverty to prosperity.
Q & A
What was the percentage of the world's population living in extreme poverty in 1800?
-In 1800, a staggering 85% of the world's population was living in extreme poverty.
Did the Industrial Revolution significantly reduce the percentage of extreme poverty by 1850?
-No, by 1850, the percentage of extreme poverty had only decreased slightly to 80%.
What was the estimated percentage of the world's population in extreme poverty in 1900?
-In 1900, the estimated percentage of the world's population in extreme poverty was 70%.
When was the first time the United Nations set a goal to reduce extreme poverty?
-The United Nations first set a goal to reduce extreme poverty in 1990, aiming to halve it by 2015.
What was the estimated percentage of the world's population in extreme poverty in 2015?
-In 2015, the estimated percentage of the world's population in extreme poverty was 12%.
What is the uncertainty in measuring extreme poverty?
-There is an uncertainty in measuring extreme poverty due to various factors, but the overall trend shows a significant decrease.
What was the world's population distribution in terms of income in 1800?
-In 1800, the world's population was largely concentrated in extreme poverty, with Europe, America, Africa, and Asia all having significant portions of their populations in this category.
How did the growth of China and other Asian economies impact the global poverty landscape?
-The growth of China and other Asian economies, including the 'tiger' economies and India, helped to reduce poverty significantly, closing the income gap and changing the world's economic landscape.
What is the new concept introduced by the speaker to replace the traditional view of 'rich' and 'poor'?
-The speaker introduces the term 'the middle' as a new concept to replace the traditional view of 'rich' and 'poor', focusing on those who have recently moved from extreme poverty into the middle-income bracket.
What does the speaker suggest we learn from those who have moved from extreme poverty to the middle class?
-The speaker suggests learning from those who have recently moved from extreme poverty to the middle class to understand what it takes to continue this upward mobility and potentially end extreme poverty altogether.
What is the significance of the 'lion economies of Africa' mentioned in the script?
-The 'lion economies of Africa' refers to the emerging economies in Africa that are following the growth patterns of Asia and starting to move out of poverty, indicating a shift in the global economic landscape.
Outlines
🌐 Global Reduction in Extreme Poverty
This paragraph discusses the significant decrease in the percentage of the world's population living in extreme poverty over the last two centuries. It begins by setting the scene in 1800, during Napoleon's time, where 85% of the world's population was in extreme poverty. The Industrial Revolution brought about a slight improvement, but it wasn't until the 20th century that more substantial progress was made. By 1970, the figure had dropped to 50%, marking a pivotal point where half the world's population was no longer in extreme poverty. The United Nations set ambitious goals to halve extreme poverty from 1990 to 2015, which was met, reducing the percentage to 12% by 2015. The speaker, a statistician, acknowledges the uncertainty in measuring extreme poverty but is optimistic about the possibility of ending extreme poverty altogether. The paragraph also visually represents the global economic shift, showing how regions like China and India have moved from extreme poverty to a more middle-income status, altering the traditional view of a 'rich West' and 'poor East.'
🦅 Gliding with the Eagles
In this paragraph, the focus shifts to a more serene and observational scene, possibly a metaphorical or literal description of a bird's flight. The narrative describes a bird soaring high, with minimal wind resistance, and a human figure, possibly a bird trainer or observer, directing the bird to glide. The bird's flight is controlled, and the human on the ground, presumably Jack or Olivia, signals for the bird to continue gliding. This could be a metaphor for a smooth and controlled journey or a literal description of a bird in flight, showcasing the beauty and freedom of soaring through the skies.
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Keywords
💡Extreme Poverty
💡Industrial Revolution
💡Population Growth
💡Income Distribution
💡Economic Growth
💡United Nations
💡Statistician
💡Uncertainty
💡Tiger Economies
💡Lion Economies
💡Middle Class
Highlights
In 1800, an astonishing 85% of the world's population lived in extreme poverty.
The Industrial Revolution had a minimal impact on reducing extreme poverty, with only a 5% decrease by 1850.
By 1900, the percentage of people in extreme poverty had only dropped to 70%.
In 1950, the figure for extreme poverty was at 50%, marking the time when the speaker was born.
The year 1970 was significant as it was the first time half of the world's population was not in extreme poverty.
The United Nations set a goal in 1990 to halve extreme poverty by 2015, a target many believed was unattainable.
By 2015, the estimate for extreme poverty had dropped to just 12%, achieving the UN's ambitious goal.
The trend of decreasing extreme poverty is not guaranteed to continue, as the final stages of progress can often be the most challenging.
The speaker, as a statistician, acknowledges the uncertainty in measuring extreme poverty but is confident in the overall downward trend.
The world's population and income distribution in 1800 showed a stark contrast between regions, with most living in extreme poverty.
The Industrial Revolution led to population growth and increased income, primarily in Europe and America.
The 20th century saw a significant shift in global income distribution, with a clear divide between the rich West and the poor regions of Africa and Asia.
The economic growth of China and other Asian economies in the 1980s began to close the income gap and change the world's economic landscape.
The 'lion economies' of Africa are now following the trend of emerging from poverty, further altering the world's economic shape.
The speaker introduces a new concept of 'the middle' to describe those who have recently moved from extreme poverty to a more stable economic status.
The transcript concludes with a metaphorical flight, symbolizing the journey from poverty to prosperity.
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