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Satellites Add New Layer to Global Poverty Data

Published Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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A study by Stanford University and the UN Development Programme has refined global poverty data by using satellites, revealing that over half (58%) of the world's population is miscategorized in development tiers due to overly broad official data. This highlights the need for more accurate, localized data for effective development policy and aid allocation.

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  • More than half (58%) of the global population is in the wrong development tier, because official data averages too broadly to see them.

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    The article emphasizes the importance of accurate, localized data for effective development policy and aid allocation, highlighting a European perspective on global development challenges and innovative solutions.

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