One fourth of the world's population is subject to severe poverty.

Poverty could then be regarded as deprivation of human development, and extreme poverty as extreme or severe deprivation.

Although poverty occurs in all countries, its extent and manifestation are particularly severe in developing countries.

The poverty reduction strategy papers outline an ambitious agenda for poverty reduction, particularly when viewed against the severe capacity constraints facing most low income countries.

Deeply concerned also at the severe drought affecting Mozambique and other countries of southern Africa, resulting in famine and poverty,

Chronic Severe Chronic Severe

Mortality and illiteracy rates remained high in comparison to other groups, in addition to pervasive poverty, which was more severe among indigenous women.

However, I regret to say that the world is still facing severe problems, such as political conflict, poverty, famine and intensive migratory movements.

Older persons are often afflicted by poverty, owing to a host of factors, and poverty among the rural elderly, in particular older women, tends to be severe since formal or informal social security is largely absent.

The pattern of inequality with respect to global malnutrition resembles that of acute poverty, with malnutrition being more severe among the indigenous population and in rural areas.

An economic growth centred approach to development is not sufficient to meet the challenge of severe poverty in the world, which affects an estimated 1.3 billion people.

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Severe Tstms

The Committee recognizes that severe economic constraints, owing in particular to structural adjustment programmes, social difficulties and poverty, have had a negative impact on the situation of children.

206. The Committee recognizes that severe economic constraints, due in particular to structural adjustment programmes, social difficulties and poverty, have had a negative impact on the situation of children.

Severe Internal Error

This is some severe frostbite on the feet, severe frostbite on the nose.

As we speak, a severe hurricane is once again pounding Grenada, causing severe damage.

He underwent severe criticism.

Chance of severe thunderstorms

These therefore remain severe.

With Allison, severe shock.

More severe design temperatures shall be considered for portable tanks subjected to severe climatic conditions.

More severe design temperatures shall be considered for portable tanks subjected to severe climatic conditions

Among the most pressing problems were unsustainable agricultural practices in some areas, unpredictable periods of drought and or severe thunderstorms which eroded topsoil and high levels of poverty, particularly in rural communities.

Severe Sand or Dust Storm

In wartime more severe punishments

No, it's not that severe.

And let not your hand be tied (like a miser) to your neck, nor stretch it forth to its utmost reach (like a spendthrift), so that you become blameworthy and in severe poverty.

And let not your hand be tied (like a miser) to your neck, nor stretch it forth to its utmost reach (like a spendthrift), so that you become blameworthy and in severe poverty.

71. Beginning in 1994, WFP has concentrated its activities in the Gaza Strip, with poverty alleviation and social relief interventions aimed at the most severe hardship cases, mainly from the non refugee population.

It wouldn't be causing severe disease.

That country has a severe climate.

He was severe with his children.

Indeed your Lord s striking is severe.

Indeed your Lord s striking is severe.

But the situation remains very severe.

Economic conditions had also been severe.

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Is it serious? Very severe cold.

However, although human resource issues are being increasingly better addressed in poverty reduction strategy papers and accompanying national budgets, there are severe resource constraints which continue to hold back significant advances in health and education.

At the same time, challenges and threats to peace, security and stability are multiplying, stemming from a range of non conventional sources, whether related to frail States, severe poverty, organized crime, terrorism or other factors.

In that connection, it notes that the State party is undergoing severe economic and social problems, which had a negative impact on the whole population, 85 per cent of which live below the poverty line.

Poverty, extreme poverty and destitution

The famine was severe in the land.