Venezuela is one of the countries where many people are suffering from hunger and extreme poverty. This essay aims to describe how the first two goals of the SDGs agenda, such as ending poverty and ending hunger, are not succeeding in Venezuela. Therefore, this essay explains the situation in Venezuela with respect to poverty and hunger; it also demonstrates the reasons for this issue. Finally, the essay shows potential solutions to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger in Venezuela with the aim of achieving the targets of the SDGs agenda by 2030.
Nowadays, extreme poverty is a problem that affects more than 767 million people around the world; these people have to survive with less than $ 1.90 dollars a day. In turn, extreme poverty brings hunger and health issues because people living in poverty lack the necessary resources to buy food and eat healthily, as a result, their health deteriorates. For this reason, in order to combat extreme poverty and hunger worldwide, the United Nation and its members adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2016-2030 in 2015.
The SDGs is an international plan or agenda that has 17 goals, which are expected to be achieved by the year 2030. Those 17 goals are focused on 1) ending poverty, 2) ending hunger, 3) health and well-being, 4) quality education, 5) gender equality, 6) clean water and sanitation, 7) affordable and clean energy, 8) work and economic growth, 9) industry, innovation and infrastructure, 10) reducing inequalities, 11) sustainable cities and communities, 12) responsible consumption and production, 13) climate action, 14) life below water, 15) life on land, 16) peace and justice, 17) partnerships for the goals.
Table of Contents
1. OVERVIEW OF EXTREME POVERTY AND HUNGER IN VENEZUELA
2. WHAT HAVE BEEN THE CAUSES OF POVERTY AND HUNGER IN VENEZUELA?
3. WHAT COULD BE DONE IN ORDER TO REDUCE POVERTY AND HUNGER IN VENEZUELA?
4. CONCLUSION
Objectives and Topics
This essay examines the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, specifically focusing on how extreme poverty and hunger have escalated in the country despite global efforts to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The primary research objective is to analyze the socio-economic drivers behind this collapse and explore potential pathways for recovery.
- Analysis of poverty and hunger trends in the Venezuelan context.
- Impact of economic mismanagement and oil price volatility.
- Consequences of the humanitarian crisis on public health and emigration.
- Evaluation of policy recommendations to restore food security and economic stability.
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Overview of extreme poverty and hunger in Venezuela
Poverty is the lack or scarcity of basic resources needed by human beings, to enjoy a dignified life, in turn, to enjoy a decent life it is necessary to have access to a remunerative job, quality education, adequate food, housing, clean water, health and transportation. To the extent that a human being can meet these needs, their level of poverty could be measured. For example, White (2014) states that there are different concepts and grades of poverty such as absolute, relative, temporary and permanent poverty. Thus, these concepts of poverty may apply to the social-economic situation in Venezuela. According to El Universo (2018) more than half of Venezuelans live in extreme poverty and as a result, on average they lost 24 pounds during 2017. Likewise, Vinogradoff (2017) states that now Venezuela is the poorest country in America, surpassing even Haiti. Specifically, the number of households living in poverty in Venezuela increased by 82% in 2016. Poverty in Venezuela is clearly reflected in the following aspects: hunger, deficient health service, economic inflation, violence and exodus of Venezuelans.
Summary of Chapters
OVERVIEW OF EXTREME POVERTY AND HUNGER IN VENEZUELA: This chapter defines poverty and details the severe socio-economic decline in Venezuela, highlighting the prevalence of hunger and the collapse of the healthcare system.
WHAT HAVE BEEN THE CAUSES OF POVERTY AND HUNGER IN VENEZUELA?: This chapter investigates the structural causes of the crisis, including heavy reliance on oil, inadequate economic policies, and unsustainable social assistance models.
WHAT COULD BE DONE IN ORDER TO REDUCE POVERTY AND HUNGER IN VENEZUELA?: This chapter proposes potential solutions such as promoting large-scale agriculture, improving rural-urban linkages, and addressing government corruption to achieve food security.
CONCLUSION: This chapter summarizes the findings of the essay and reiterates that Venezuela's humanitarian crisis can be addressed through strategic policy changes and the implementation of development goals.
Keywords
Venezuela, Extreme Poverty, Hunger, Sustainable Development Goals, Economic Decline, Inflation, Humanitarian Crisis, Healthcare Crisis, Oil Industry, Malnutrition, Food Security, Social Assistance, Migration, Corruption, Rural Development.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary subject of this paper?
This paper examines the humanitarian and economic crisis in Venezuela, specifically analyzing the causes and manifestations of extreme poverty and hunger.
What are the core thematic areas discussed?
The core themes include the impact of economic mismanagement on food access, the collapse of public health infrastructure, the rise of violence as a means of survival, and the resulting mass migration.
What is the central research objective?
The objective is to describe how the challenges in Venezuela impede the achievement of the first two UN Sustainable Development Goals (ending poverty and hunger) and to propose potential corrective measures.
Which scientific approach is utilized?
The work utilizes a descriptive analytical method based on an extensive review of international reports, news investigations, and socio-economic data from 2016 to 2018.
What topics are covered in the main body?
The main body covers the definitions of poverty, the health and food crisis, the role of inflation and political mismanagement, and strategies for recovery such as agricultural reform.
Which keywords best characterize this work?
Key terms include Venezuela, Extreme Poverty, Hunger, Sustainable Development Goals, Inflation, and Humanitarian Crisis.
How has the Venezuelan government's economic model contributed to the current crisis?
The paper argues that an over-reliance on oil exports combined with unsustainable social spending and a lack of investment in agricultural production led to a total reliance on imports and subsequent food shortages.
What specific role does the healthcare system collapse play in the overall crisis?
The collapse of the healthcare system, characterized by a lack of medicine and medical equipment, has led to a significant increase in mortality rates among children, pregnant women, and patients with chronic health conditions.
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- Alfredo Lopez (Author), 2018, Extreme Poverty and Hunger in Venezuela. The result of the economic decline of an oil nation, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/470311
