1.   Although some countries had done an excellent job of reducing poverty, Diouf said many leaders had not implemented policies to boost agriculture.

2.   Even the most ardent supporters of a free market will admit that reducing poverty is the top priority.

3.   He said the World Bank has focused on development projects that are aimed at reducing poverty, while the IMF monitors financial markets and provides assistance where necessary.

4.   Ninety-two percent said reducing poverty would be a good economic investment.

5.   Reducing poverty will be the biggest challenge facing the new government.

6.   Reducing poverty will be the biggest economic challenge facing the new government.

7.   Should China and India maintain their high growth rates and carry out economic reform, the overall goal of reducing poverty can be reached worldwide, Stern said.

8.   Ul Haq said he believed the final document may not bring about the desired aims of reducing poverty and increasing employment.