At UN@80, the global community is doubling down on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – starting with Goal 1: ending poverty in all its forms everywhere. But how do you tackle poverty in the world's most populous country? Young Egyptian expert Mohamed Jihad has a front-row seat. 🌍
🎓 A graduate from Ain Shams University with a degree in Chinese language, Mohamed swapped Cairo's buzz for Beijing's hustle as a foreign expert at the China International Communications Group. He saw first-hand the Chinese mainland's massive push to lift millions out of poverty. And guess what? He calls it "almost a miracle." ✨
Here are three lessons he brought back:
- 💡 Innovation at scale: From tech hubs to rural digital pilots, the Chinese mainland used smart solutions to connect farmers to markets.
- 🤝 Community power: Neighborhood teams teamed up with local leaders, proving collective action moves the needle.
- 📈 Data-driven tracking: Real-time monitoring kept progress on track, making sure no one got left behind.
For Mohamed, these aren't just numbers on a spreadsheet – they're real stories of families who went from struggling to thriving. Mohamed says it's the kind of model we need for SDGs worldwide.
As young people from Latin America to Asia tune in to UN@80, Mohamed's journey reminds us that getting inspired by global success stories can spark change at home. 💪
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UN@80: Young Egyptian speaks about China's poverty alleviation efforts
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