Lima, the sprawling capital of Peru with its 10 million inhabitants, is also an epicenter of poverty. As of 2022, approximately 26% of residents in the departments of Lima and Callao, which together make up a metropolitan zone, experience some degree of poverty. This contrasts with the total population percentage for Peru, which was 29% […]
Mozambique is among the poorest countries in the world with a GDP per capita of just $647 and ranking 182nd on the Human Development Index. Among the myriad challenges Mozambique faces as a result of this multidimensional poverty is its gender wage gap, which represents the average income of women compared to men. Addressing the […]
In a cramped, poorly maintained home, a Rohingya mother of three avoids stepping outside – not out of fear of violence, but arrest. Despite fleeing persecution in Myanmar, she now lives without legal protection, access to health care or the right to work. Her story is not unique. For tens of thousands, migration to Malaysia […]
Dominica is a developing nation in the Eastern Caribbean with a population of more than 74,000. The economy is primarily based on agriculture, with a few smaller sectors, including tourism and manufacturing. Dominica is considered a developing country due to several factors, such as internal governmental issues and vulnerability to environmental disasters. While Dominica is […]
Life becomes a hardship when an injury causes disability. The case is even worse for individuals with permanent disabilities, and often experience neglect from society. As such, without proper care, they are significantly more at risk of living below the poverty line. For disabled individuals living in impoverished nations, resources and care can be nonexistent. […]
Micronesia (or the Federated States of Micronesia) is a small country located in the continent of Oceania. A large advocate of environmental policy, renewable energy in Micronesia has a long history behind it. Through many years of struggle and advancements, Micronesia has made its intentions for a clean future clear. Life in Micronesia While Micronesia’s […]
In 2018, the poverty rate of people who lived in Guinea was at an astounding high, with 43.7% of Guineans living below the poverty line, which is equivalent to about 5.8 million people. One year before, in 2017, 1.5% of the population lived with disabilities. Although these percentages are vastly different, the correlation between disabled […]
Despite decades of stable economic growth, hunger in the Dominican Republic remains an issue. Almost 5% of the population experiences undernourishment (ranking 92nd), and approximately 35% of the population faces moderate food insecurity. However, the rate of undernourishment has been on a steady decline for decades falling from 23% in 2004. The Facts In 2024, […]
Although the European Union maintains a high standard of education throughout the member states, the higher education system in Romania is outdated and struggles with polarities in access between urban and rural regions. Romania’s Education Trends The Romanian government allows higher education institutions to operate independently, within the framework of the Romanian legislation. Through budgets […]
The Kingdom of Lesotho has stood at the precipice of expanding renewable energy projects in recent years. According to the World Bank Group, the nation has a great capacity to utilize wind, solar and hydropower resources, which is abundant and can completely cover their national energy needs if harnessed. Despite this, only 50% of the […]
