Five years ago, 650 million people lived in poverty; today, the number has risen to over 800 million. Uzbekistan prioritizes poverty reduction, hosting the 3rd International Forum in Namangan, where President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced a model for poverty reduction aiming to eliminate absolute poverty by 2030. The nationwide program 'From Poverty to Prosperity' focuses on sustainable employment and local-level initiatives, resulting in a drop in poverty from 32% in 2016 to 8.9% in 2024, lifting 7.5 million people out of poverty. Uzbekistan's success is crucial for Central Asia's overall poverty reduction. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)