Lack of Progress in Reducing Poverty

emerge – v. to become known or regarded as something

element – n. a particular part of something (such as a situation or activity)

absolute – v. not depending on or compared with anything else

inequitable – adj. not fair or equal

distribution – n. the way that something is divided or spread out

disproportionate – adj. having or showing a difference that is not fair, reasonable or expected; too large or too small in relation to something

benefit – n. a good or helpful result or effect

perpetuate – v. to cause (something that should be stopped, such as a mistaken idea or a bad situation) to continue