According to some reducing poverty in underprivileged communities can be done by providing citizens with adequate six years of free education in order to develop basic literacy and numeracy skills . I think this may only be practical provided that complemented by other socio-economic reforms.
Admittedly, education is one of the most powerful instruments a person can posses to succeed in life. By exempting students from educational payment and equipping with rudimentary skills like reading and calculating , children from all economic backgrounds are enabled to acquire knowledge without bearing monetary barriers. Their parents’ income thereby can be allocated for their other living expenses, such as rent, utilities, and food, refraining from the potential risks of poverty. However, while addressing the root causes of destitution free education only can not be regarded as a panacea.
There are several other measures to be implemented in eleveating poverty, which are more effective. One of these solutions is to create sufficient job opportunities as members of poverty-stricken socities are mainly those who do not have occupation and stable income. Improved employment concomitantly spur the economy to a faster growth enhancing livability and prosperity of a country. Another viable approach to combat poverty would be to enhance infrustucture by either by renovating buildings such as hospitals, schools,roads, houses or constucting new ones. Tenable life standards depend significantly on the quality of infrastructure available to the community. Hence,by investing in modern hospitals, schools, and transportation systems, we create an environment that fosters education, health, and economy.
In conclusion, I contend that offering six years of education free of charge can indeed reduce poverty albeit a little. But, in order to eradicate the problem of poverty in developing countries a multifaceted approach-raising job opportunities and improving living conditions- is needed.