Extreme poverty, multidimensional poverty and vulnerability to poverty are on the rise in the Arab region and have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
This background note presents facts on the impact of COVID-19 on SDG 1 in the Arab region, the measures taken by Arab Governments as well as the most at risk of being left behind, and introduces some policy recommendations for ensuring an inclusive recovery and achieving SDG 1 by 2030.
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