Azerbaijan, home to more than 10 million people, is a landlocked country located between Russia and Iran in Southeast Asia. In the past decade, the Azerbaijan government has implemented significant initiatives to increase their renewable energy resources with plans to have up to 38% of its electricity come from renewable sources by 2030. Renewable energy […]
Geographically diverse yet almost entirely surrounded by South Africa, Eswatini is considered one of the smallest countries in Africa, spanning only 200 km north to south and 130 km east to west. Disability and poverty in Eswatini remain deeply interconnected, reinforcing cycles of inequality and restricting opportunities for growth. Far from being isolated conditions, they […]
Home to around 60 million people, poverty rates have seen a steady decline in Tanzania since the year 2000, particularly in the last two decades. For example, the national basic needs poverty rate fell from approximately 35.7% in 2001 to 26.4% in 2018. However, poverty is still a fundamental concern across Tanzania, with 51.53% of […]
Higher education in Ghana is entering a transformative phase. The University of Ghana has made international headlines for well supported achievements that will aid in shaping its future. Beyond the headlines, important debates about academic freedom, authority and integrity are shaping the future of Ghanaian universities. Together, these developments give insight into a sector full […]
Imagine receiving the only nutritious meal of the day at school, or a mother finally having access to a skilled birth attendant after walking miles to reach a mobile health clinic. For millions of Afghans, these scenarios represent not just hope, but the tangible reality of one of the world’s most successful humanitarian responses. Being […]
Barbados has a high literacy rate of 99% among its youth and adult population. This can be due to several factors but the main impact is from the government investing in the education system. In fact, in 2023, 12.5% of the government expenditure went to educational institutions across the island. From primary to secondary education, […]
People have always seen Cuba putting the most vulnerable first. Cuba aimed to achieve a state with no poverty, no unemployment, full literacy, strong education and strong health care. In other words, Cuba aims to be a successful socialist state. However, the socio-economic situation in Cuba today presents an entirely different picture. Today, Cuba is […]
While Senegal has made tremendous improvements in its economic growth within the last decade, many still overlook the issue of elderly poverty. Senegal has experienced strong growth and made strides in reducing general poverty, but older citizens continue to face serious financial hardship. Elderly poverty in Senegal is a challenge the country has faced before, […]
Liberia is located on the Atlantic Coast and borders Sierra Leone, Guinea and the Ivory Coast. Its capital and largest city is Monrovia. Spanning approximately 111,000 square kilometers, Liberia is characterized by flat coastal plains, hills and inland mountains. Situated between 4°N and 8°N latitude, the country experiences a tropical, humid climate throughout the year. […]
The innovative production of novel renewable energy technologies are essential to the economic development of countries in the developing world, such as Comoros. The East African country of Comoros is a least developed country with a low GDP per capita, which was $1,784.12 in 2024. Comoros is located in the Indian Ocean, encompassing a group […]
