Poverty - Poverty Around the Globe

World Bank Vows to Shield Poor During Turmoil
World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick made the vow at the Development Committee Press Conference, speaking on the global financial crisis.

Top 10 Latin American News Stories to Watch
If you're watching the news unfold in Latin America, here are the key stories to keep your eye on.

PovertyNet
This World Bank site provides an introduction to key issues as well as in-depth information on poverty measurement, monitoring, analysis, and on poverty reduction strategies for researchers and practitioners.