Since the beginning of this year, the American immigration authorities have forcibly returned more than 24,000 Guatemalans to their homeland after years of building lives in the United States. For most, the trip back home represented a tragic end to their pursuit of the American dream. However, repatriation is only the beginning of their struggle, […]
The Gambia is a small nation nestled in the vicinity of the much larger Senegal, and its population thrives along the banks of the Gambia River. The country faces multiple problems of inequality, with the gender pay gap in the Gambia remaining one of the most persistent challenges. According to the United Nations Population Fund, […]
Behind the vibrant culture, Caribbean architecture and the pristine, turquoise waters of the island of Puerto Rico, there lies the truth that more than one-third of its residents live in poverty, making it the poorest U.S. jurisdiction by a wide margin. While the causes are complex, poverty on the island is closely tied to economic, […]
India’s urbanization presents both urgent challenges and a rare opportunity. According to the World Economic Forum, about 70% of India’s urban infrastructure required by 2047 has yet to be built. This means decisions made now about buildings, transport, clean energy access and city planning will shape whether India’s cities grow in a way that is […]
The gender wage gap in Antigua and Barbuda affects economic opportunity for many women and families. Although the country has made significant progress in education and women’s participation in the workforce, challenges remain in ensuring equal access to higher-paying jobs and leadership positions. At the same time, government agencies and international organizations continue to invest […]
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) faces growing economic and environmental pressures, from the changing climate to food insecurity. The legacy of U.S. nuclear testing continues to affect communities, while changing weather patterns threaten the country through rising sea levels and increasingly severe weather events. Despite these obstacles, innovations in poverty eradication in the […]
Worn by frequent footfall and the hooves of travelling horses, the dendritic paths of the ancient Silk Road lead to the wild heart of Central Asia: Kyrgyzstan. A landlocked nation where steppe plains stretch beyond the horizon and the tundra peaks of the Tian Sian and Pamir mountain ranges touch the arid skies. Kyrgyzstan remains […]
Over the last several decades, Taiwan has asserted itself on the world stage as a force for technological and industrial innovation, pumping the island’s small-but-mighty economy full of prosperity despite political tensions with its neighbor, mainland China. This is what the rest of the world sees, at least. On the ground, however, working people are […]
Mali still faces significant development challenges. According to the World Bank, in 2021, 36.10% of people were living on less than $3 a day. Poverty affects rural communities the most, where families depend on agriculture and remain vulnerable to droughts, rising food prices and insecurity caused by conflicts that have disrupted access to basic services. […]
The Republic of Congo, sometimes referred to as Congo-Brazzaville, is a nation located in central Africa. Not to be confused with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this nation is roughly seven times smaller than its resource-rich neighbor. While its economy benefits from being the third-largest oil producer in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the World […]
