Solutions to World-Wide Poverty?

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There is a vast difference between the rich in society and the poor in society. This same concept can also be applied to the world's countries. North America and Europe (primarily Western) are far richer than any other countries/continents. My proposition is to have a greater balance of wealth. For instance, let's say that the rich countries have a GNP of 9, while the poor countries only have a GNP of 2. These richer countries could donate far more money to these poorer countries. So let's say that after donations the rich countries have a GNP of 6, while the poor countries have a GNP of 5. Although this would somewhat compromise the standard of living in Western society, it would exponentially increase the standard of living in the Third World (assuming that the money is kept away from corrupt governments). I, personally, believe that this is a feasible prospect. However, the biggest impediment to this course of action is the generosity of Western society. We have become so used to living a life of luxury and excess that we might reluctantly give it up for a lifestyle that should still be more than adequate.