TED: The hidden reason for poverty the world needs to address now | Gary Haugen

The speaker, a civil rights lawyer, shares experiences from Rwanda and discusses the global fight against poverty. Despite progress, billions remain in poverty due to violence. The lack of law enforcement in developing countries exacerbates this issue. The speaker calls for integrating violence prevention into poverty alleviation efforts and highlights successful projects like those in the Philippines. A Q&A session concludes the talk.

What role does education play in alleviating poverty, as mentioned in the speech?

What is the 'Locust Effect' as described by the speaker?

How does the speaker illustrate the failures of law enforcement in protecting the poor?

What actions does the speaker propose to address the issue of violence against the poor?