Suriname is a small, vibrant country in northern South America, bordered by Brazil to the south, Guyana to the west, French-Guiana to the east and the Atlantic Ocean to the north. Suriname is known for its lush tropical rainforests and diverse cultural heritage. However, the gender wage gap in Suriname remains a key issue that […]
Recent updates on SDG 9 in Brazil show how renewable energy projects are improving infrastructure and economic opportunities in underserved communities. Sustainable Development Goal 9 (SDG 9) focuses on building resilient infrastructure, promoting sustainable industrialization and fostering innovation. In Brazil, renewable energy initiatives have expanded access to electricity while supporting regional development, job creation and […]
For thousands of families across Jordan, putting food on the table has become an increasing daily struggle. Rising food prices and economic hardship continue to push vulnerable communities toward food insecurity as inflation and regional instability place pressure across the country. While Jordan has made progress in education and health care hunger remains a serious […]
Improving the higher education system in Equatorial Guinea has become increasingly important as the country works to expand its economy. However, the system still faces challenges such as a shortage of resources and a lack of qualified teachers. According to a BTI Project report, only 12.8% of young people enroll in higher education, limiting long-term […]
More than 1 billion people live with disabilities worldwide. Most of them face the same pattern: exclusion from education, from work and from the basic support that makes stability possible. Disability and poverty in Turkmenistan follow that same pattern, reinforcing each other in ways that are hard to break. According to the World Bank, people […]
Tanzania has made some notable progress toward gender equality, including the inauguration of its first female president in 2021 and women holding 37.4% of parliamentary seats. Yet the gender wage gap in Tanzania tells a more complicated story when researchers examine labor market data from a recent Integrated Labour Force Survey. Small Pay Gap, Large […]
Poverty remains one of the most urgent challenges in Venezuela, making updates on SDG 1 in Venezuela an important topic to examine. Sustainable Development Goal 1 (SDG 1) calls for ending poverty in all its forms, expanding social protection and reducing the vulnerability of people facing economic and social shocks. In Venezuela, that goal remains […]
Located in the heart of Southeast Asia, Laos is home to some of the world’s richest biodiversity and a population known for its resilience, a resiliency that fosters innovation and establishes a foundation for the continuation of growth and development for future generations. This reflects the never-ending need for adaptability both within environmental policies and […]
Poverty in Mexico remains a major social challenge that affects different groups disproportionately, even as the country has made noticeable progress in recent years. In 2024, 38.5 million Mexicans, as much as 29.6% of the population, were living in multidimensional poverty. While that number remains strikingly high, it marks a notable decline of 8 million […]
A silent revolution is taking place in South Asia’s markets and rural areas, where the digital gender gap is being challenged significantly. Recent studies show that despite women being 32% less likely than men to use mobile internet in South Asia, those who have access use smartphones as an all-in-one financial and educational hub, effectively […]
