Switzerland is a well-off central European country with a high standard of living. It is one of the top 10 European economies in GDP per capita, with low unemployment and low inflation. Its estimated 2024 population was almost 8.9 million, with 74.2% living in urban areas. Switzerland’s high standard of living, however, comes with a […]
Tunisia is a small North African country with a population of approximately 12 million people. The nation achieved independence from France in 1965 and has suffered a revolution since. It is a developing nation and, therefore, subject to certain idiosyncratic issues, one of which is the cultivation of higher education in Tunisia. Compared to other […]
Recent statistics show that the country of San Marino has a suicide rate of 7.59. In comparison, the worldwide average suicide rate as of 2021 is 8.9. Additionally, suicide rates have also dropped in the country, with an 8.01 rate in 2020 and a 7.59 rate in 2021, showing that mental health in San Marino […]
The Republic of Rwanda, colloquially referred to as the Land of a Thousand Hills, is a small nation situated to the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Comparable in size to the state of Massachusetts, three main ethnic groups live in Rwanda: the Hutu, the Tutsi and the Twa. Although these groups share […]
Nigeria is a nation on the brink. With a population exceeding 227 million, more than 70% are under the age of 30. By 2050, Nigeria will likely have the third highest population in the world, surpassing the United States. Yet, the country faces a brewing demographic crisis: chronic youth unemployment, political disenfranchisement and rising insecurity […]
According to the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), a positive correlation exists between disability and poverty in Tunisia. Disabled people are more than twice as likely to live in poverty. Seventeen indicators determine the MPI, including health care, employment, education, living conditions and physical security. As of 2017, Tunisia’s disability prevalence is approximately 14% within a […]
Situated in the heart of Eurasia, Turkmenistan stands out as the only country in the world to decree free electricity, gas and water for its citizens until 2030. Recent advancements in the renewable energy industry in Turkmenistan have significantly increased the level of exports to neighboring countries, alongside alleviating energy poverty domestically. Greening Turkmenistan’s Electricity […]
The United Nations General Assembly issued the Sustainable Development Plan in September 2015 with Sustainable Development Goal 1 being to “end poverty in all its forms everywhere.” The organization aims to assist nations worldwide in the fight against poverty. Brazil, the largest nation in South America, has been significantly influenced by limited access to essential […]
In developed countries, it can be easy to forget how invaluable a tool the internet can be in improving the everyday lives of people. In Georgia, revolutionary online programs are changing the ways that many people learn, earn and live. Almost 40% of Georgians live in rural areas, of which 27.5% are estimated to be […]
As Ukraine remains in a state of conflict and continues to face challenges related to war, a momentum for change is developing, one marked by resilience, global support and notable advancement to reduce poverty. Ukraine is actively building and laying the foundation for a better future. International organizations, local NGOs, as well as government efforts […]
