UN estimates indicate that to eradicate poverty in much of Africa, annual per capita growth of over 8 percent would be needed, compared to the just 0.5 percent average rate over the past decade.
BLEAKER PICTURE
Headline GDP growth misses crucial aspects of sustainability and well-being, noted the report.
Beyond GDP growth, other measures of well-being "paint an even bleaker picture" in several parts of the world. The climate crisis, persistently high inequalities, and rising levels of food insecurity and undernourishment continue to affect the quality of life in many societies.
"Policymakers should move beyond a narrow focus on merely promoting GDP growth, and instead aim to enhance well-being in all parts of society. This requires prioritizing investment in sustainable development projects to promote education, renewable energy, and resilient infrastructure," Elliott Harris, UN chief economist and assistant secretary-general for economic development, said at a press conference for the launch of the report.
Economic growth while limiting carbon emissions is possible by changing the energy mix, said the report.
To combat climate change, the world's growing energy needs must be met with renewable or low-carbon energy sources. This will require massive adjustments in the energy sector, which currently accounts for about three-quarters of global greenhouse gas emissions. If per capita emissions in developing countries were to rise toward those in developed economies, global carbon emissions would increase by more than 250 percent -- compared to the global goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050.
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