The article presents a snapshot of poverty in Egypt in 1997. It shows that poor people in Egypt have less education than non-poor people, with an average difference of 2.6 years of schooling and a 27% lower literacy rate. The study suggests that improving education for the poor doesn't necessarily mean building more schools, but rather making it easier for them to attend school and increasing the benefits they get from more education. This highlights the importance of income-generating activities in helping the poor improve their education levels.