experience of ILO in regard to standard-setting is of particular importance in this connection. One is led to believe that development of an appropriate methodology in the field of indicators and further standard-setting represents two parts of a task which will have to be pursued in parallel in future activities in the field of realization of economic, social and cultural rights. 140. An additional task in this framework relates to better understanding of the problem of extreme poverty and to possible action in that regard. In our preliminary report (paras. 38-51) some of the basic problems were mentioned. It remains the opinion of the Special Rapporteur that the question of extreme poverty should not be seen only as a social phenomenon requiring further study and analysis, but also as a problem which requires strong moral and political commitment aiming at eradication of poverty. Human rights norms provide á normative basis for such commitment and, indeed, it could be argued that himian freedom calls for such a commitment. As said in the preliminary report (para. 46), the words "poverty" and "poor" should not be understood as suggesting passivity of the poor. The poor should be seen as subjects and partners of change rather than "objects" of anti-poverty action. 141. For these reasons, in the process of preparation of the present progress report, the Special Rapporteur has engaged in extensive consultations with ATD-Fourth World, the organization which has gained important experience in anti-poverty activities based on active involvement of the poor. The following paragraphs of the present progress report represent the outcome of these consultations and the contribution of ATD-Fourth World to this report. A. Introduction 142. As an introduction to the question of extreme poverty, it is necessary to go back to the concept of human dignity. Discussion of the indivisibility of 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the concept of poverty and its relation to human rights, dignity, and economic development. It mentions the importance of understanding extreme poverty and the need for strong moral and political commitment to eradicate it. The text also mentions the involvement of an organization that has experience in anti-poverty activities, suggesting a focus on social and economic development.

**Category**
Human rights, Employment