UNSDG #10: Reduced Inequalities

The international community has made significant strides towards lifting people out of poverty. The most vulnerable nations – the least developed countries, the landlocked developing countries and the small island developing states – continue to make inroads into poverty reduction. However, inequality persists and large disparities remain regarding access to health and education services and other assets.

There is growing consensus that economic growth is not sufficient to reduce poverty if it is not inclusive and if it does not involve the three dimensions of sustainable development – economic, social and environmental. Fortunately, income inequality has been reduced both between and within countries. At the current time, the per capita income of 60 out of 94 countries with data has risen more rapidly than the national average. There has been some progress regarding creating favorable access conditions for exports from least developing countries as well.

To reduce inequality, policies should be universal in principle, paying attention to the needs of disadvantaged and marginalized populations. There needs to be an increase in duty-free treatment and continuation of favoring exports from developing countries, in addition to increasing the share of developing countries’ vote within the IMF. Finally, innovations in technology can help reduce the cost of transferring money for migrant workers.
UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Schedule
2023
Wednesday, April 26th
9:55 AM

Diversity and Representation in Schools in the United States of America

Bih-Sana Abeh '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Anjali Ali '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Amaya Houston '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #3 (A117)

9:55 AM - 10:10 AM

9:55 AM

Hashtags for Change: The Impact of Social Media on Activism

Abo Yussuf '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Maya Jimenez '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Lennon Kimbrel '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #1 (A113)

9:55 AM - 10:10 AM

9:55 AM

Minority Representation in Stem Education

Alvena Bhutiani '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Djamila Njikam '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Jediael Chintha '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #1 (A119)

9:55 AM - 10:10 AM

10:10 AM

Air Laces

William Cahill '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Patrick Cahill '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Nathaniel Laud '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Ben Dvorak '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #2 (A151)

10:10 AM - 10:25 AM

10:10 AM

Dietary "Deserts" Disparities: Lexington and the Nation

Neev Patel '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Ellen Hsuan '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Advayth Pashupati '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #3 (A147)

10:10 AM - 10:25 AM

10:10 AM

Spreading Awareness and Destigmatizing BLM and Other Social Movements

Yicole Ng '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Angel Shepard '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Gabi Hernandez '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #3 (A117)

10:10 AM - 10:25 AM

11:10 AM

SoleQuest

Alan Palmerin '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
David Weng '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Chad Park '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #2 (A151)

11:10 AM - 11:25 AM