Dependency theory was created to explain the persistent poverty of poor countries, and how their situation was formed.

Our commitment to human dignity is challenged by persistent poverty and raging disease.

For part of the person concerned, this means permanent unemployment and persistent chronic poverty.

It is the Manhattan of chronic health problems, littered streets and persistent poverty.

"We're getting a much better fix on the dynamics of persistent poverty."

As all of us saw on television, there is also some deep, persistent poverty in this region as well.

The primary reasons for that migration include the persistent poverty and political instability in Venezuela.

Mass unemployment and persistent poverty are caused primarily by political factors.

Increasing and persistent poverty in Europe is a scandal.

As a result, women are more affected than men by persistent poverty.