ERADICATING POVERTY IN ALL ITS DIMENSIONS: A POLICY-ORIENTED APPROACH TO ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 1
Sr No:
Page No:
73-83
Language:
English
Authors:
Dr. John Motsamai Modise*
Received:
2025-04-23
Accepted:
2025-05-07
Published Date:
2025-05-10
Abstract:
This article aims to explore the multifaceted nature of poverty in Africa and the
African Diaspora, emphasizing the systemic barriers that perpetuate inequality and offering
practical solutions for poverty alleviation. It aims to highlight the intersectionality of poverty,
addressing its economic, social, and environmental dimensions in both regions, with a focus on
actionable strategies to improve quality of life and promote sustainable development. Poverty in
Africa and the African Diaspora remains pervasive, despite various development initiatives. In
Africa, challenges such as poor governance, climate change, and limited access to education
and healthcare continue to exacerbate poverty. Similarly, historical legacies like colonialism,
systemic racism, and unequal access to resources in the Diaspora perpetuate social and
economic disparities. The persistence of these conditions calls for comprehensive strategies to
effectively tackle poverty and enhance the livelihoods of marginalized populations. The article
contributes to the discourse on poverty reduction by examining the unique challenges faced by
both Africa and the African Diaspora. It provides a comprehensive framework for poverty
alleviation, emphasizing gender equality, climate resilience, economic inclusion, education
access, and social protection systems. The article offers practical recommendations, grounded in
evidence from both regions, to guide policymakers and development practitioners in
implementing sustainable and inclusive poverty reduction strategies. This article employs a
systematic literature review methodology, synthesizing recent research and historical data on
poverty in Africa and the African Diaspora. A range of academic, governmental, and
international organization reports have been analyzed to draw a comprehensive understanding
of the issue. The review considers both qualitative and quantitative studies, allowing for a
nuanced exploration of the social, economic, and political factors contributing to poverty in
these regions. Addressing poverty in Africa and the African Diaspora requires a multifaceted,
coordinated approach that integrates social protection, sustainable development, gender
empowerment, and inclusive economic growth. The findings suggest that while progress has
been made, more concerted efforts are needed to build resilient communities and ensure
equitable access to resources. The article concludes with a call for stronger political will, better
governance, and deeper engagement of the African Diaspora in development initiatives to
create lasting poverty alleviation solutions.
Keywords:
Poverty reduction, Social protection systems, Gender equality, Youth empowerment, Climate resilience, Sustainable development, Microfinance, Education access, Infrastructure development, African Diaspora, Remittances, Access to credit, Financial inclusion, Governance and transparency, Entrepreneurship, Vocational training.