11. To them, poverty eradication is secondary to the pursuit of growth. 12. Mubyarto said, adding that empowerment is the key to rural development and poverty eradication . 13. Fifty delegates are attending the meeting which discusses poverty eradication efforts in the region. 14. Trade and investment have a dramatic impact on poverty eradication . 15. It will include such issues as poverty eradication , health care and protecting the environment. 16. However, the country noted that poverty eradication and economic development remained its top priorities. 17. Diouf told reporters after addressing the conference on poverty eradication . 18. However, the allocation for rural development, health and poverty eradication will not be affected. 19. Most youth are enrolled in government poverty eradication programmes such as Ipelegeng and backyard gardening. 20. The summit will focus on issues including poverty eradication , health care and protecting the environment.