Satellites add a new layer to global poverty data Esteban Pardo © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Satellites add a new layer to global poverty data Esteban Pardo 7 hours ago7 hours ago A new study using satellite data finds that 58% of the global population has been assigned to the wrong tier in the UN's Human Development Index. That can have real-world consequences for how aid reaches people. https://www.dw.com/en/satellites-add-a-new-layer-to-global-poverty-data/a-77130563 © 2026 Deutsche Welle