The Republic of Congo, also referred to as Congo-Brazzaville, is a mineral-rich country in Central Africa. Despite its abundance in valuable natural resources, the country continues to face increasing rates of poverty. Petroleum and gas currently dominate exports in the region, however, the nation struggles to translate its economic gains into extensive social development. Extreme […]
In the villages and rural communities of Guinea-Bissau, elderly citizens, who occupy about 3.1% of the population, struggle each day to survive on limited resources, resulting in poverty and neglect overshadowing their years of experience. Guinea-Bissau is a small country located in West Africa with a population of more than two million people. Its economy […]
According to official figures, Taiwan has a low poverty rate. With a 2025 GDP per capita of $37,000, Taiwan is a high-income, advanced economy. Taiwan measures the poverty rate officially by classifying only those with an income below 60% of the median income as “in poverty,” which is around 2.6% of the population. Moreover, Taiwan […]
Child marriage disproportionately affects the lives of young girls in Eritrea, as an estimated 41% of girls are married before the age of 18 compared to 2% of boys, according to the most recent government data from 2010. Many recognize child marriage as a violation of human rights, with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights […]
Libya is facing an unemployment crisis. In 2023, a United Nations report found that more than half (51.4%) of Libya’s 1.1 million youth, aged 15 to 24, were unemployed. One of the main barriers to employment noted in the report was inadequate skills, highlighting the poor state of higher education in Libya. Fortunately, higher education […]
Vocational education training centers in Yemen are giving young people the tools to rebuild their futures. From classroom learning to community rebuilding, these centers are helping reduce unemployment and foster economic resilience in one of the world’s most vulnerable nations. About Vocational Education Training Centers in Yemen Vocational education training centers in Yemen have faced […]
Located in West Africa, with about 2 million residents, the country of Guinea-Bissau has struggled with both economic and political instabilities for decades. However, with its coastal location, fishing has become an integrated part of the country’s economy. However, Guinea-Bissau has the power to improve both its economy and country with renewable energy. Here is […]
With a population of around 37.2 million people, Uzbekistan is a country located in Central Asia which covers around 448,000 square kilometers. As one of Central Asia’s fastest-growing economies, the country is transforming how it educates, employs and empowers its citizens. Among its most ambitious goals is advancing gender equality and closing the gender wage […]
Mauritius’ first National Higher Education strategy marks an important moment in Mauritian history, aimed at increasing the number of those enrolled in higher education in Mauritius and establishing itself among other Commonwealth nations. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Mauritius and the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) support the government’s commitment to improving higher education in […]
Fiji, a Pacific island nation celebrated for its magnificent volcanic scenery and idyllic beaches, presents a stark contrast between its natural beauty and a dark social reality. One of the most pressing issues shadowing its paradise image is the practice of child marriage in Fiji, where minors are wed before developing the capacity to understand […]
