Poverty in Italy remains a challenge the country faces. Italy has an older population and not great job opportunities, and has seen an increase in poverty in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the trend in recent years. However, the issue of poverty in Italy has been an ongoing problem for a long time, […]
Settled in the Pyrenees, Andorra is embracing renewable energy, cutting its reliance on imports and decreasing energy poverty. Using solar, hydropower and biomass, the nation is balancing sustainable growth, lowering costs and improving access. Energy Poverty in Andorra In Andorra, energy poverty disproportionately affects low-income households, struggling with high energy costs that limit essential needs, […]
In Sub-Saharan Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is a nation that is rich in mineral resources, including cobalt, gold, coltan, copper and diamonds. The deposits provide citizens of the DRC with employment opportunities, as these materials are essential for products manufactured for international markets, most notably, cobalt. Cobalt is an essential mineral […]
Jamaica, known for its vibrant music and glistening shores, is currently experiencing the harsh reality of elderly poverty. Unknown to the vast majority of the world, seniors in Jamaica grapple with limited financial resources, inadequate health care access and social isolation. According to The Ministry of Health and Wellness, approximately 17% of Jamaica’s population will […]
Trinidad and Tobago’s healthcare system is made up of both a federally-funded system and a private sector. As with most countries, the private sector of Trinidad and Tobago’s healthcare system grants people access to better hospitals and clinics, thus better care. However, the cost is not feasible for all Trinidadians and Tobagonians. Around 20% of […]
Bahrain has a growing elderly population with an expanding health care system. Since the 1990s, health care has been free for all Bahraini citizens. Health care ranges from the private to public sectors in the country. Universal health care helps address elderly poverty in Bahrain by providing the elderly with free health care access. The […]
The pursuit of gender equality is an international imperative, and understanding the complexities of inequalities, such as the gender wage gap, proves critical to fostering economic empowerment. In Sudan, gender discrimination in pay significantly reverses overall development and poverty reduction. Although continued war undoubtedly widens such inequalities, comprehending the causes behind the gender wage gap […]
Mongolia is a vast country in East Asia, bordered by China and Russia, with a population of about 3.5 million people, nearly half of whom live in the capital city, Ulaanbaatar. Once part of the Mongol Empire and later a Soviet satellite, Mongolia has undergone a rapid political and economic transformation since the 1990s. Today, […]
Panama is one of the most prosperous trade hubs in the world’s economy. The Panama Canal drew in 210.3 million tons of cargo in 2024 and is an important part of the United States of America’s trade operations. Panama has also faced significant problems with poverty in the region. The UNICEF annual report 2020 reported […]
Being poor in Sudan is a reality shaped by a deep-rooted, complex issue that internal conflict and political instability have worsened. According to the World Bank, 46.5% of the population lives below the national poverty line. Historical Context and Conflict Sudan has struggled with internal conflicts for a substantial portion of its history, from the […]
