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 […]
In the midst of an arid rural environment, many Brazilians who once struggled with poverty and lack of opportunity are now having support through Brazil’s progress in achieving SDG 17 in Brazil. Communities that were once overlooked are not only gaining access to a steady income but also receiving the long-deserved recognition they deserve. Brazil’s […]
El Salvador, famously known for its beaches and volcanoes, achieved considerable poverty reduction from the years 2000-2019. The percentage of households living below the official poverty line dropped from 38.7% to 22.8%. However, due to the disastrous effects of the pandemic, the country lost much of this progress. Since then, the government and various charities […]
The Czech Republic is a country located in Central Europe, with a population reaching almost 11 million people. Approximately 1.3 million of the citizens live with a disability. Income poverty and exclusion affect this group the most. Here is more information about disability and poverty in Czechia. Current Challenges According to the data that the […]
Saudi Arabia’s government has spent much of the last decade trying to promote the nation as a cultural and economic superpower. It has achieved this through massive investment in the tourism sector and by hosting various high-profile sporting events. The Saudi government clearly also prioritizes the population’s health with the latest available figures from the […]
Elderly poverty in Andorra poses challenges, but also opens the door for innovation. By focusing on disease prevention, healthy aging and stronger social protections, the country can reduce health care costs while empowering seniors to stay active and valued. This can only be possible with strategic reforms. Andorra is set to lead Europe in building […]
Migration to India has long reflected a complex mix of geography, history and regional instability. From persecuted minorities in South Asia to economic migrants seeking work, India has, for decades, absorbed people crossing its borders. In many cases, this migration has offered a lifeline; safety, access to livelihood and new beginnings. However, in recent years, […]
In 2015, the United Nations established 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with goal seven aimed at ensuring “access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.” Behind this goal lies the widespread issue of energy poverty, or the lack of access to reliable and clean energy due to poor infrastructure or high costs. Energy […]
