Although HIV/AIDS in Timor-Leste remains relatively uncommon compared with many countries in the region, it remains an important public health concern. Timor-Leste has a low-level HIV epidemic, but new cases continue to be identified among the general population, including people attending antenatal, sexually transmitted infection and tuberculosis clinics. Limited access to HIV testing, stigma surrounding […]
Palau has long depended on imported fuel for electricity, leaving households and businesses exposed to high energy costs. The country’s 2014 Household Income and Expenditure Survey found that 19.4% of Palau’s population lived below the basic-needs poverty line. The Palau Development Plan notes that poverty in Palau extends beyond income and includes access to basic […]
From the advent of democracy to its wide-ranging philosophical traditions, Ancient Greece was undoubtedly the blueprint for modern Western society. However, over the last decade, Greece has been experiencing substantial economic strife and political turmoil. Among the biggest blows to Greek society has been its higher education system, which faces erratic funding, organization and substantial […]
The risk of being poor in Italy is becoming an ever-more likely phenomenon, and particularly worrying is the increase of young NEETs (Not in Employment, Education or Training) and of people in working poverty. ISTAT data from 2005 and 2020 showed that absolute poverty had nearly doubled from 3,600,000 to 7,700,000 in 15 years. Those […]
Italy has a population of 59,250,593 people throughout 7,896 municipalities. Italy demonstrates sound performance in health and wellbeing measures, evidenced by a score superior to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) average on seven out of 10 key indicators. The OECD is an intergovernmental organization that promotes policies to enhance global economic and […]
Vocational training centers in Portugal help workers gain practical skills that lead to employment in industries ranging from agriculture to advanced manufacturing. Portugal continues to reduce poverty and diversify its economy beyond tourism, which accounts for roughly one-fifth of Portugal’s GDP. Heavy dependence on tourism leaves workers vulnerable to seasonal employment and extremely sensitive to […]
In a small, remote village located in the colossal Himalayan mountains lives a Bhutanese family of four. They are looking to prepare a scrumptious dinner; however, due to the dearth of fresh, nutritious food and an unpredictable harvest, they only have a small portion of rice and a few chilis and spices to share. This […]
For every 672.40 CFA francs men earn in Cameroon, women earn only 496.40 CFA francs, according to the World Bank. This stark disparity highlights the gender wage gap in Cameroon, a persistent issue limiting women’s economic mobility and overall equality in the region. While Cameroon has taken steps to address gender inequality through initiatives such […]
Youth in Seychelles can now gain their bachelor’s and master’s degrees without leaving their home countries. This is one way higher education in Seychelles is contributing to the fight against global poverty. Seychelles is a small nation in the Indian Ocean, off the east coast of Africa, composed of more than 115 islands. One of […]
Barbados is a small country with a high population density that, on average, welcomes more than twice its permanent population in visitors yearly. Tourism is Barbados’ biggest employer, and yet it has often been reported that skills gaps exist that require more investment in vocational education. Here is more information about vocational education training centers in […]
