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There continues to be inequality within and among nations despite progress in and efforts at narrowing disparities of opportunity, income and power, income inequality continues to rise in many parts of the world. Table 1 shows seven targets identified to help implementation and to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.
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This entry has been prepared with support from the broader project teams within the three Business Schools. Particular thanks to Dr. Angela Vickerstaff, Dr. Jill Bogie, and Dr. Zukiswa Mthimunye who have been actively involved in running the coaching projects as well as contributing to writing this entry.
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Welton, R., Onaji, T., Compton, R. (2021). Diminishing Inequality Through Coaching in Education. In: Leal Filho, W., Azul, A.M., Brandli, L., Lange Salvia, A., Özuyar, P.G., Wall, T. (eds) Reduced Inequalities. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71060-0_103-1
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