Economic growth, diversification and sustainable development have all contributed to a fall in the number of people living in poverty over the past 20 years. That progress could be wiped out in a matter of months as the International Monetary Fund predicts a 4.9 percent reduction in the global economy following the COVID-19 crisis. 

For those living close to the poverty line, that is troubling news and could lead to up to 60 million more people earning less than $1.90 a day, according to the World Bank.

The fact that the COVID-19 pandemic could impact poverty levels across the world is perhaps not too much of a surprise, but just how significant will that impact be? And where will be hit hardest? The Agenda's Stephen Cole explains. 

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Video editing and graphics: Carmela Joannou.