Notes Global Poverty Presentation 15 May 08

The document discusses how some countries have transitioned from poverty to wealth and provides examples. It defines poverty and wealth based on GNI per capita and shows that most of the world's population lives in developing countries with incomes under $10,000 per capita. Examples are given of countries in Europe and Asia that experienced rapid economic growth, including Greece, Ireland, Spain, Japan, and the Asian Tigers. The document suggests emerging markets may follow similar paths to prosperity through economic development.