We must deliver on our promises and the UN goal of eradicating poverty by 2030

It is possible to achieve the UN goal of eradicating poverty by 2030 but to do so will require political will, global co-operation and human ingenuity, write Bill and Melinda Gates

WE LIVE in extraordinary times. Each day seems to bring fresh headlines about an unfolding crisis — whether it is migration, economic volatility, security, or climate change.

One factor common to all these complex and unprecedented challenges is poverty; so eliminating it will make overcoming them significantly easier.