_______ is the big challenge in the region. Large _______, high population growth rates, and _______ treatment of women are all obstacles to solving the issue. To overcome poverty, countries need to provide better _______ for the people, particularly women.

Poverty is the big challenge in the region. Large inequalities, high population growth rates, and discriminatory treatment of women are all obstacles to solving the issue. To overcome poverty, countries need to provide better opportunities for the people, particularly women.