South Africa, a nation grappling with various tribulations confronts yet another growing challenge: elderly poverty. The Ageing Index The rise in the proportion of elderly individuals within the population, referred to as population ageing has become one of the most pertinent issues of the 21st century, affecting nations globally. The Ageing Index denotes the ratio […]
Somalia stands as an exceedingly impoverished nation, ranking as one of the poorest countries in Africa. The Voluntary National Review of 2022 acknowledges that nearly seven out of 10 Somalis endure poverty, falling below the international poverty line. The country consistently faces recurrent droughts, attributed to unsuccessful rainy seasons. These droughts have resulted in the […]
Poverty is a global issue as its consequences of disease and instability do not have borders and therefore, achieving SDG 1 is an important step not only for individual countries but the global community. Algeria has been steadily working to eradicate extreme poverty, and efforts to reduce multidimensional poverty are still ongoing. This article discusses […]
In 2024, Kosovo is at a crossroads. Its antique coal power plants cannot meet demand and need refurbishment. Many people see this as the perfect opportunity to expand the use of renewable energy in Kosovo. However, any renewable future in Kosovo has to contend with the state’s large coal reserves. The Current Energy Situation Europe’s […]
The Maldives, a South Asian country, has managed to elevate itself from a middle-income status despite facing significant geographical challenges. In the past five years, the economy has experienced an average growth rate of 4.5% per year, which is a considerable improvement mainly due to the booming tourism industry. The transport, communication and construction sectors […]
To understand the complexity of U.S. foreign aid to Colombia, it is necessary to examine the current state of the country’s internal conflict. U.S. aid to Colombia has historically focused on combating the drug trade in Buenaventura, as evidenced by initiatives like Plan Colombia. The relationship between poverty, illicit markets and paramilitary groups in Colombia […]
On June 6, 2023, extensive flooding destroyed the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine, leaving millions of people without running water and exposing them to deadly infectious diseases. Conflict in eastern Ukraine has resulted in more than 20 incidents of damage to water infrastructure in the region alone, exposing the population to deadly infectious diseases like cholera, […]
As the smallest country in Central America, El Salvador is home to 6.3 million people. Among the Salvadoran population, 27% live below the national poverty line. Despite ranking as the 17th highest country in global crime, factors, such as poor access to education, and a recent increase in immigration also contribute to El Salvador’s high […]
Bangladesh is a country in South Asia that neighbors India to the West, North and East and the Bay of Bengal to the South. Formerly known as East Pakistan, Bangladesh first received recognition in 1971 when the two parts of Pakistan split after a bitter war for independence. In 1975, Bangladesh entered the United Nations […]
On March 30, 2024, in a podcast episode called “Pulling Water Out of Thin Air, Raising Fish on Land and Other Creative Ways People Are Solving Big Problems,” “The Borgen Project Podcast’s” hosts Clint Borgen and Michelle Twarowska delved into an array of initiatives aimed at addressing some of the world’s most pressing issues, such […]
