Skip to content

We have three billion people, half the world's population…

“We have three billion people, half the world's population today, living on less than two dollars a day.” quote by James Wolfensohn
Download Open image
“We have three billion people, half the world's population today, living on less than two dollars a day.”

James Wolfensohn

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Half the world lives on under two dollars a day, highlighting extreme poverty.

In simple terms: Half the world is extremely poor.

Key Takeaway

Address inequality, promote economic uplift.

Themes

poverty inequality global development

Mood

urgent hopeful

Type

policy motivational

When to use this quote

  • NGO work
  • government aid
  • community projects

Key Concepts

economic policy social justice

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies reduce extreme poverty?
  • How to measure progress?
A Different Perspective

Solutions are complex and political.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by James Wolfensohn

Explore all 48 James Wolfensohn quotes

More Billion quotes

Browse all 423 Billion quotes