Ever wondered how the Chinese mainland went from being one of the poorest places on Earth in the 1980s to eradicating extreme poverty by 2020? 🤔 We sat down with world-renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs (yeah, the guy behind 'The End of Poverty') and he dropped some major wisdom: this journey is a great historical accomplishment and a blueprint for other regions, especially Africa.
Back in 1980, hundreds of millions of people on the Chinese mainland lived on less than $1.90 a day (that’s the global threshold for extreme poverty). Fast-forward to 2020 and that number hit zero. How? A mix of targeted support programs, rural development projects, and infrastructure growth—think roads, schools, and digital access—made it possible. 🚧📚📶
For young hustlers in South Asia and Southeast Asia, this model has major takeaways:
- Start local, think global: grassroots partnerships with communities can spark big change.
- Tech is a game-changer: mobile banking, e-learning, and AI-driven farming apps are just the beginning.
- Holistic support: it’s not just about money; health, education, and green initiatives matter too. 🌱
Jeffrey Sachs stresses that this roadmap isn’t a one-size-fits-all magic trick. Whether you’re an NGO volunteer in Bangladesh, a startup founder in Jakarta, or a policy wonk in Manila, there’s a nugget of insight you can adapt. After all, uplifting lives is what global development is all about. 🌏✨
So next time you scroll past another feel-good headline, remember: the Chinese mainland’s poverty-fight saga shows that with the right combo of innovation, investment, and individual empowerment, we can level up communities everywhere. Ready to be part of the next success story? 💪🚀
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
