Entries by Jennifer Philipp

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Food Security in the U.S. Virgin Islands

The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), an unincorporated United States territory, comprises the three Caribbean islands of Saint Thomas, Saint John and Saint Croix. They span 737 square miles of hilly, rugged and mountainous terrain, with little flat land and less than 3% arable. The islands are sparsely populated (a total of 104,477) with low density. […]

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Transformation of Elderly Poverty in Panama

Once a nation where poverty cast a long shadow over its people, Panama has undergone a striking transformation since the late 20th century. In 1995, the poverty headcount ratio for all Panamanians stood at a daunting 21.1%. Over the following decades, steady progress chipped away at this figure—dropping to 14.5% by 2005, 7.7% in 2010 […]

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Invisible Inequality: Disability and Poverty in Singapore 

Singapore is home to one of the world’s most affluent and exhilarating economic markets, a world-class healthcare system and an exquisite cuisine. Yet, beneath this polished image, lies concerns that receive far less attention: the invisible inequality around disability and poverty in Singapore. These matters continually involve barriers and challenges that the Singapore government is […]

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How Foreign Aid to Laos Is Key To Sustainable Development

Laos is one of Southeast Asia’s most beautiful and significant countries in terms of biodiversity – but also one of the region’s poorest nations. Foreign aid to Laos is key to alleviating this and protecting the  country. With around 40% of Laotians living in poverty in the 1990s, the country has seen significant growth in […]

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How National Vocational Training in Egypt is Empowering Youth

As the most populous nation and strongest economy in the North Africa region, Egypt presents a striking dichotomy: stable economic growth alongside a persistent national poverty crisis. To fight the structural imbalance that has allowed 30% of the population to live below the global poverty line, the Egyptian government, alongside international partners, has turned skills-based […]

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Being Poor in Panama: Challenges and Pathways To Progress

Being poor in Panama reveals a troubling paradox. The country has enjoyed rapid economic growth and ranks among Central America’s wealthiest nations, buoyed by revenue from the Panama Canal and foreign investment. Yet, stark inequality persists, with poverty visible even in the capital’s skyscraper-dominated urban core. Panama’s GDP grew by 7.4% in 2023, and its […]

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Disability and Poverty in Cabo Verde

As is the trend around the world, there is a correlation between disability and poverty in Cabo Verde, with those with disabilities being more likely than their able counterparts to live under the poverty line. However, the International Labour Organization (ILO) commends the island nation for establishing a social protection floor for some of its […]

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Accelerating SDG 1 in South Korea

Despite its status as a high-income country, poverty in South Korea remains a persistent challenge as the country strives to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 1, which is to end poverty. However, the newly proposed 2025 budget plan shows potential for significant progress to occur at both the domestic and international levels. Here are some […]

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Addressing Disability and Poverty in Sudan 

Since the beginning of the ongoing war, two years ago, disability and poverty in Sudan have increased while life conditions and healthcare access have diminished. More than 13 million people are displaced internally or to neighboring countries, representing the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. After 21 months of fighting, the terrorist militia known as […]