As the most populous nation and strongest economy in the North Africa region, Egypt presents a striking dichotomy: stable economic growth alongside a persistent national poverty crisis. To fight the structural imbalance that has allowed 30% of the population to live below the global poverty line, the Egyptian government, alongside international partners, has turned skills-based […]
Being poor in Panama reveals a troubling paradox. The country has enjoyed rapid economic growth and ranks among Central America’s wealthiest nations, buoyed by revenue from the Panama Canal and foreign investment. Yet, stark inequality persists, with poverty visible even in the capital’s skyscraper-dominated urban core. Panama’s GDP grew by 7.4% in 2023, and its […]
As is the trend around the world, there is a correlation between disability and poverty in Cabo Verde, with those with disabilities being more likely than their able counterparts to live under the poverty line. However, the International Labour Organization (ILO) commends the island nation for establishing a social protection floor for some of its […]
Papua New Guinea is a developing country located in southwest Oceania. In 2021, U.N. Women reported the island country’s designation as a “lower middle-income country,” amassing a gross national per capita income of $2,386. Based on U.N. Women’s study, statistics show that Papua New Guinea’s income poverty sits at 28%, with 90% of those most […]
Despite its status as a high-income country, poverty in South Korea remains a persistent challenge as the country strives to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 1, which is to end poverty. However, the newly proposed 2025 budget plan shows potential for significant progress to occur at both the domestic and international levels. Here are some […]
Since the beginning of the ongoing war, two years ago, disability and poverty in Sudan have increased while life conditions and healthcare access have diminished. More than 13 million people are displaced internally or to neighboring countries, representing the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. After 21 months of fighting, the terrorist militia known as […]
Switzerland is a well-off central European country with a high standard of living. It is one of the top 10 European economies in GDP per capita, with low unemployment and low inflation. Its estimated 2024 population was almost 8.9 million, with 74.2% living in urban areas. Switzerland’s high standard of living, however, comes with a […]
Tunisia is a small North African country with a population of approximately 12 million people. The nation achieved independence from France in 1965 and has suffered a revolution since. It is a developing nation and, therefore, subject to certain idiosyncratic issues, one of which is the cultivation of higher education in Tunisia. Compared to other […]
Recent statistics show that the country of San Marino has a suicide rate of 7.59. In comparison, the worldwide average suicide rate as of 2021 is 8.9. Additionally, suicide rates have also dropped in the country, with an 8.01 rate in 2020 and a 7.59 rate in 2021, showing that mental health in San Marino […]
The Republic of Rwanda, colloquially referred to as the Land of a Thousand Hills, is a small nation situated to the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Comparable in size to the state of Massachusetts, three main ethnic groups live in Rwanda: the Hutu, the Tutsi and the Twa. Although these groups share […]
