Global goal of ending extreme poverty will hinge on fresh thinking, says study

Researchers identify need for new approach to aid delivery, change in national poverty reduction strategies and revolution in data usageAs world leaders prepare to formally adopt a roadmap to a fairer and safer world, there is growing concern that the drive to end extreme poverty and inequality will fail without major changes to the way aid is delivered and a massive push to improve the data used to measure progress and drive policies.The 2030 agenda, centred on 17 sustainable development goals,