BEYOND EMPLOYMENT: UNDERSTANDING THE GLOBAL AND LOCAL DIMENSIONS OF WORKING POVERTY

Abstract

When looking at the global poverty picture, it becomes clear that poverty is one of the most pressing issues facing countries today. The poor often suffer from malnutrition, lack access to basic services such as electricity and drinking water, and have low access to education and health services. The problem of poverty is even more acute when we consider the share of the employed population among the poor. The article attempts to present what the term “employed poor” means and what trends it has around the world.