In 2022, 75.2% of Madagascar’s population was in poverty. There has been a steady decline in poverty within rural areas however, poverty within urban areas has ripened, seeing an increase of 31.5% over the past decade. This shocking growth in poverty within Madagascar’s urban areas is due to several factors with the COVID-19 pandemic and […]
Jamaica is a diverse and culturally rich island known for its music and natural attractions. It is the third-largest island in the Caribbean and has a population of about 2.5 million. However, COVID-19, changing weather patterns and other governmental issues have resulted in environmental, educational and economic gaps. Post-pandemic, Jamaica’s economy has taken a hit. […]
El Salvador is a country in the west of Central America. The country is the smallest and most densely populated of the seven Central American countries. Countries with dense populations tend to have more problems with disease. The dense population, among other factors, has led to the rise of diseases in El Salvador. The Impact […]
Landlocked among other West African nations, Burkina Faso’s struggle against poverty spans centuries. Despite a past of radical politics, with serious efforts to redistribute wealth and reduce poverty, the country is considered to be one of the least developed in the world. Efforts in favor of poverty reduction in Burkina Faso are underway, but there […]
Since its independence in May 2002, Timor-Leste has made significant progress in expanding its economy and improving its standards of living through various efforts such as rebuilding public infrastructures and institutional frameworks. Today, Timor-Leste, with around 1.3 million people, is a peaceful nation. However, the aftermath of decades of conflicts and other factors like natural […]
South Korea has adopted a long-term, comprehensive, multifaceted approach to reducing poverty, integrating government initiatives, technological innovations and international cooperation. These strategies have resulted in significant improvements in the country’s economy, education and infrastructure, making South Korea “the 12th largest economy in the world.” Here is information about poverty reduction in South Korea. Economic Growth […]
Poverty and disability are issues that significantly affect many Algerians. Despite efforts to address socio-economic development, poverty remains a persistent problem in the country as it increased in 2020 for the first time in more than 20 years. Individuals with disabilities face additional barriers, worsening their economic hardships as “integrating these individuals into Algerian society […]
With Botswana’s extended family system, different generations keep closely in touch and often live under the same roof. It is refreshingly different from the isolating nuclear family set-ups common in other parts of the world. However, it also means that the responsibility of the young orphans of HIV and AIDS victims falls disproportionately on older […]
Andorra is one of the smallest states in Europe with a total population of around 80,088 and an under-18 population of around 14,000 people. Although the World Bank designates Andorra as a high-income country (having a GNI of $75,090 per capita as of 2022), the leading cause of child poverty in Andorra seems to be a […]
A decade into Sisi’s reign, Egypt’s economy remains in decline. As the most populous Arab country with around 106 million people, the country continues to face significant economic challenges. In 2020, the World Bank estimated that nearly 30% of Egyptians were living in poverty, with millions more at risk of falling below the poverty line. […]
