The gender wage gap reflects the difference in income between men and women, affecting productivity and economic growth. Kosovo has launched its national program for gender equality 2020-2024, intending to make gender disparity the focus of all the different strategies in the public and private sectors of society. One of the main pillars of the […]
Over the last few years, Croatia has experienced steady economic growth at a rate above the EU average. However, during the same period the country’s gender wage gap has widened. The employment rate for Croatian women is the fifth lowest in the EU, and Croatia remains one of the lowest-ranked EU countries for gender parity […]
Palau is a small country in the western Pacific Ocean and one of the first west-pacific islands that people settled, specifically those from Southeast Asia. It is a relatively isolated area surrounded by the ocean, with most of its islands lying within a large, extensive lagoon. With about 17,600 people, there is a great sense […]
Despite making a significant economic recovery since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, Kazakhstan still faces challenges with elderly poverty. In 2024, 413,000 Kazakh citizens received assistance through the government’s Targeted Social Assistance (TSA) program, according to official data. Although TSA provides some relief, social stigma mitigates the economic impact of a program that many […]
Senegal is known for its rich culture and improved democratic stability. The country made significant progress in improving its infrastructure, health, economy and access to clean water and sanitation. Despite its vibrant culture and strides in democratic governance, the nation faces a persistent challenge in hunger. Food insecurity continues to affect many, particularly in rural […]
Despite holding abundant gas and oil reserves, 45% of Turkmenistan’s population live below the poverty line, with 2.15% of the population, or 50,200 people, living on less than $2.15 a day. This has caused the nation to have the lowest life expectancy in Central Asia of 69.1. Between 2005 and 2021, Turkmenistan’s life expectancy rose […]
With a population of more than 6 million, Iraqi Kurdistan (KRI) has long been an important partner for the international community. Since the Iraqi government formally recognized the KRI in 2005, it has remained a semi-autonomous region and acted as a home for refugees fleeing conflict in neighboring Syria. The region also played a vital […]
Funding plays a key component in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The United Nations created the SDGs in 2015 as a set of goals aiming to build a more sustainable future through tackling global issues from climate change to inequality. As the target deadline of 2030 nears, financing initiatives have significantly aided Indonesia’s pursuit […]
Panama struggles with poverty. As of 2019, 21.5% of the population in Panama is living in poverty. With the last recorded population count at around 4.459 million people, that would mean that almost 1 million are currently below the poverty line in the country. However, a major demographic within those impoverished in Panama is the […]
Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is one of 35 countries where 90% of HIV infections occur worldwide. As of 2017, the World Health Organization (WHO) found that Myanmar accounted for 224,026 HIV/AIDS cases, or 0.54% globally. This, though still considered prevalent, has declined at a steady pace. The new efforts began in 2016, with tremendous […]
