A Unicef-World Bank report released in 2016 estimated that 385 million children lived in absolute poverty, surviving on less than US$1.90 er day. The majority of extremely poor children (499%) were living in sub-Saharan Africa, followed by South Asia (36%), despite strong economic ‘growth in these regions over the previous decade. Children living in absolute poverty suffer from hunger and malnutrition and have limited access to education and other basic services. The report found that extreme poverty restricted children’s educational development and reduced their potential to work productively as adults, ‘The report urged governments to invest in childhood di quality schooling, clean water, levelopment programmes for the poor, good sanitation and universal healthcare. It was hoped that ‘these policies would increase the likelihood of children acce 19 quality jobs as adults, breaking ‘the widespread cycle of intergenerational poverty, Investment in the agricultural industry was also needed in order to increase productivity and crop yields. Increased availability of food would enhance governments’ ability to fight the problems of hunger and malnutrition in children. 1 What are three consequences of child poverty mentioned in the extract? 2 Describe two policies to alleviate child poverty suggested in the report. Which do you think would be most effective and why? ‘Scanned with CamScanner,