Three billion people around the world live on less than US$2 a day. These people primarily live in Africa and Asia. The poverty of these people should be a concern to the global community. They typically rely on family arrangements to provide income when they are unable to work due to disability or old age. A complex retirement income system would not be appropriate to meet their needs. Where possible a system that transfers income to them in old age from fellow citizens with higher income would be desirable.