From its establishment in 1961, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been at the forefront of civilian aid and assistance for developing countries. USAID programs in Côte d’Ivoire have increased health, peace, education, political stability and gender inclusivity. But, the nation still has many major problems, from malaria incidence to domestic tranquility, […]
Archaic gender norms and inequalities have been around for centuries. These inequalities still permeate Madagascan culture, leaving young girls under 18 vulnerable to fall victim to child marriages. In 2020, the total number of girls married before the age of 18 was a staggering 12 million per year. It is often the context in developing […]
Kazakhstan, which gained its independence from the USSR in 1991, has been making efforts to operate on the world stage for many years. A country the size of Western Europe, it now has the biggest economy in Central Asia, thanks to huge reserves of oil, natural gas and minerals. Its first Constitution was created in […]
Despite Trinidad and Tobago’s status as one of the Caribbean’s wealthiest nations, subpopulations of the islands continue to face impoverishment. While Trinidad and Tobago have financial assistance programs in place, these programs are not always enough to counteract disability as a determiner of socioeconomic status. The government of Trinidad and Tobago does however recognize this […]
Egypt, a country known for its pyramids and ancient civilizations, is facing a public health crisis. Sanitation, lifestyle habits and limited health care access, which are all characteristics of poverty, have led to multiple diseases impacting the Egyptian population. Ischaemic heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease and strokes are the prominent diseases impacting Egypt. Though […]
Kazakhstan, the largest economy in Central Asia, has achieved notable advancements in enhancing women’s access to education and formal employment. However, the gender wage gap in Kazakhstan endures, with women consistently earning less than men in the majority of industries. This imbalance constrains economic progress and perpetuates obstacles in attaining fair labor conditions. Overview of […]
With crystal-clear blue waters, white sand beaches and lush pine forests, New Caledonia seems like a picture-perfect island getaway. However, beneath its stunning facade lies a drastic social divide that has led to widespread poverty and homelessness for the indigenous residents of New Caledonia. Meet the Kanaks Today, New Caledonia is a French territory made […]
Since 2015, when Fiji’s Ministry of Education intensified investment in vocational training, youth unemployment has remained stubbornly high—15.24% in 2023—compared with an average of roughly 10% across neighboring Pacific Island nations such as Tonga (6.7%) and the Solomon Islands (3%), suggesting that expanded training alone has not been sufficient to absorb new entrants into the […]
After decades of food insecurity, the Czech Republic underwent a remarkable transformation. Today, Czechia ranks among the nations with lowest levels of hunger worldwide – reporting 2.5% food insecurity and a poverty rate of 0.3% as of 2020. Everything to know about hunger in the Czech Republic begins with understanding how its past shaped its […]
The development of renewable energy in Djibouti has become a national priority as the country aims to achieve 100% energy generation from renewable sources. Situated in the Horn of Africa, Djibouti currently relies heavily on energy imports to meet domestic demand. As energy needs rise and climate risks intensify, the government has launched major renewable […]
