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IPCPolicy AreasEconomic Growth and DevelopmentWith 75% of the world’s poor living in rural areas, priority must be placed on improving rural livelihoods. Sound trade and investment policies to integrate rural areas into local, regional and international markets, create economic growth and are necessary for effective poverty alleviation. |