From the passage, one could conclude that the poor have no hope. The passage describes the typical condition of the poor in developing countries as one of limited work opportunities, under-employment or unemployment, low productivity, lack of access to land, mass migration to cities and ultimately a lack of hope in both rural and urban areas. The passage emphasises the dire situation faced by the poor and how they often have no prospects for improving their circumstances and that their chances of finding work are slim. This suggests a sense of hopelessness among the poor and this makes option B ("The poor have no hope") the most fitting conclusion based on the information provided.