The latest comprehensive data from 2013 shows that 767 million people were living on less than $1.90 a day, a decrease from the previous year. The strongest income rises were seen in Asia. World Bank President Jim Yong Kim noted the progress made in reducing poverty and boosting shared prosperity, even in a time of underperforming global economy. The new figures highlight the significant decrease in the number of poor people since 1990, bringing the world closer to achieving the United Nations goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030. The goal is to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, which consist of 17 goals aimed at addressing poverty, inequality, and climate change. However, reaching this goal will also involve addressing persistent inequality, according to the World Bank. Francisco Ferreira, a senior adviser at the World Bank, stated that meeting the international targets by 2030 will require addressing inequality and promoting inclusive growth. The World Bank reported that income inequality had increased between 1988 and 2013, but recent data shows that inequality has decreased in over 40 countries, including Brazil, Peru, Mali, and Cambodia. According to the Bank, half of the people living in extreme poverty are in Sub-Saharan Africa, while a third of the global poor are in South Asia. The main contributors to poverty reduction are countries in East Asia and the Asia Pacific, such as China, Indonesia, and India. The Bank reported that in 2015, the number of people living in extreme poverty was expected to drop below 10 percent of the world's population for the first time.