Despite high rates of poverty, with 60% of the population living poor in 2024, higher education in Zambia is developing rapidly, increasing access to education for marginalized groups. Rising education levels and incomes bring transformative potential for economic growth. Bolstering the Higher Education Sector Student enrolment in higher education in Zambia almost doubled from just […]
Uganda has an estimated 578,000 emigrants living abroad, according to 2024 International Migration Portal data. Many of the more than half a million Ugandans who made the decision to leave home decide each year to send a portion of their earnings back to the loved ones they left. Through sending remittances to Uganda, the country’s […]
Belize often receives recognition for its Caribbean coastline, ecological diversity and connection to the Belize Barrier Reef System. In recent years, however, the country has also drawn attention for its measured progress toward poverty eradication in Belize. The Statistical Institute of Belize reported that 36.5% of the population was multidimensionally poor in September 2021. That […]
Although HIV/AIDS in Timor-Leste remains relatively uncommon compared with many countries in the region, it remains an important public health concern. Timor-Leste has a low-level HIV epidemic, but new cases continue to be identified among the general population, including people attending antenatal, sexually transmitted infection and tuberculosis clinics. Limited access to HIV testing, stigma surrounding […]
Palau has long depended on imported fuel for electricity, leaving households and businesses exposed to high energy costs. The country’s 2014 Household Income and Expenditure Survey found that 19.4% of Palau’s population lived below the basic-needs poverty line. The Palau Development Plan notes that poverty in Palau extends beyond income and includes access to basic […]
From the advent of democracy to its wide-ranging philosophical traditions, Ancient Greece was undoubtedly the blueprint for modern Western society. However, over the last decade, Greece has been experiencing substantial economic strife and political turmoil. Among the biggest blows to Greek society has been its higher education system, which faces erratic funding, organization and substantial […]
The risk of being poor in Italy is becoming an ever-more likely phenomenon, and particularly worrying is the increase of young NEETs (Not in Employment, Education or Training) and of people in working poverty. ISTAT data from 2005 and 2020 showed that absolute poverty had nearly doubled from 3,600,000 to 7,700,000 in 15 years. Those […]
Italy has a population of 59,250,593 people throughout 7,896 municipalities. Italy demonstrates sound performance in health and wellbeing measures, evidenced by a score superior to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) average on seven out of 10 key indicators. The OECD is an intergovernmental organization that promotes policies to enhance global economic and […]
Vocational training centers in Portugal help workers gain practical skills that lead to employment in industries ranging from agriculture to advanced manufacturing. Portugal continues to reduce poverty and diversify its economy beyond tourism, which accounts for roughly one-fifth of Portugal’s GDP. Heavy dependence on tourism leaves workers vulnerable to seasonal employment and extremely sensitive to […]
In a small, remote village located in the colossal Himalayan mountains lives a Bhutanese family of four. They are looking to prepare a scrumptious dinner; however, due to the dearth of fresh, nutritious food and an unpredictable harvest, they only have a small portion of rice and a few chilis and spices to share. This […]
