This factsheet uses the example of the Alliance for Sustainable Textiles to illustrate what this can look like in concrete terms and what multi-stakeholder partnerships are already contributing today, for instance, in the area of fair and ecological textiles, to reduce poverty and fulfill SDG1.
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The number of people living in extreme poverty rose by 115 million in 2020, according to the World Bank – the first increase since 1999. Over the previous 20 years, the number had fallen by one billion despite a growing global population. A living wage and decent working conditions are essential to avoid extreme needs. Multi-stakeholder partnerships can achieve a great deal in this regard, for instance, when they cover the entire value chain.
