Absolute poverty
Absolute poverty refers to a condition where individuals lack sufficient income or resources to obtain basic necessities: food, safe drinking water, sanitation, shelter, healthcare, and education. It is measured against fixed absolute standards of minimum needs.
Real World
The World Bank estimates that Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for the majority of people living on under $2.15 a day, with millions in countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo unable to afford consistent meals or clean water.
Exam Focus
Specify the World Bank threshold ($2.15/day) to demonstrate precise knowledge; vague references to 'very low income' will not earn data marks.
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