贫困是世界上最严重的问题,在非洲尤为如此。厄立特里亚于1993年脱离埃塞俄比亚获得独立,建国已有16年。1993—1997年,国家经济状况相对较好,之后就一直面临无数的挑战,如干旱、饥荒和战乱频发,从而使这个有六成以上国民生活水平处于贫困线之下的国家陷入更为艰难的困境,一些家庭只能靠侨汇生活。虽然政府采取了一些减贫措施,但是,由于缺乏资源和减贫计划实施不力,贫困的问题并未得到缓解。本文试图探讨该国的贫困状况,并提供了自该国独立以来进行的贫困调查的具体情况。此外,还关注贫困带来的各种挑战,并提出了一些政策建议。 Poverty is the most serious problem in the world, especially in Africa. Eritrea gained its independence from Ethiopia in 1993 and has been established for 16 years. In 1993-1997, when the national economy was relatively good, there were numerous challenges since then, such as droughts, famines and wars, making it even harder for more than 60% of the countries living below the poverty line Dilemma, some families can only rely on remittances life. Although the government has taken some measures to reduce poverty, the issue of poverty has not been eased due to the lack of resources and the poor implementation of poverty reduction programs. This article attempts to explore the situation of poverty in the country and provide details of the survey of poverty conducted since the country was independent. In addition, the various challenges posed by poverty are also highlighted and some policy recommendations are put forward.