Korea throughout History has had its fair share of turmoil with colonization, slavery and war. Most recently, after a long struggle it has established a fully democratic government fighting through 40 years of turbulence preceding the end of the Korean War. But despite South Korea’s rapid growth and vast success, there are still big challenges […]
As in many post-Soviet countries, Moldova struggles with deep-rooted economic problems and stubbornly high poverty rates, despite all the efforts undertaken in the sphere of reform and development. Gender inequality plays a very significant role in this process, as women suffer from low wages, bad economic opportunities and high vulnerability to economic shocks. This article […]
Pakistan is an emerging middle power within the East Asia hemisphere quickly on the incline to becoming one of the world’s largest militaries and economic power in the East. However, for all its recent growth, a multitude of issues still plague the nation; terrorism, corruption, religious strife, illiteracy and poverty are all issues that remain, […]
In a day and age where mental health is a buzzing topic, Turkmenistan is taking the steps necessary to change the mental health crisis in their country. The UNDP-DPPA program is making this change to furnish citizens and frontline employees to combat mental health crises for both women and youth. The mental health and psychosocial […]
Countries with limited access to resources can benefit tremendously from foreign medical aid. Learn what essentials this aid should provide here. Health care professionals around the world grapple with a variety of challenges when delivering care in underprivileged areas, from resource scarcity to cultural barriers. This article explores what medical aid in impoverished countries should […]
Myanmar continues to face severe food insecurity exacerbated by the 2021 coup, economic slowdown and natural disasters. Some pre-existing challenges have worsened, and the ongoing conflict and climate-related challenges have intensified the situation. Recent reports highlight soaring food prices and limited supplies. In response, UN agencies and the World Food Programme have provided crucial aid. […]
Rwanda is a small, hilly, landlocked country in sub-Saharan Africa with around 14 million people. The 1994 genocide against the Tutsi destroyed many essential government buildings and services, completely devastating the country. The international community largely regards the Rwandan government as an “effective development partner”. They see the country as one that employs international aid […]
Sprawling across the Adriatic Sea, Croatia comprises more than 1,200 islands – 48 of which are inhabited. Currently, the country imports much of its energy needs in the form of fossil fuels. National Energy and Climate Plan outlines the efforts to expand renewable energy in Croatia: by 2030, Croatia aims to have a 36.4% renewable […]
Georgia, formerly part of the Soviet Union, garnered independence in 1991. From 1991 to 1993, following its break from the communist regime, civil war and unrest had wracked the country; its post-Soviet Union status still had not allowed the state to fully escape the shadow of its political past. PLOS Medicine reports that traditionally inhumane […]
Iranian officials are warning the country’s people of a rising “tsunami,” a term they have coined to express the sudden wave of elderly individuals flooding the country’s general population. This mounting endemic challenges economic growth and highlights the Iranian government’s lack of preparedness regarding its retired residents. Mismanagement within the government’s finances has blocked more […]
