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 […]
Women contribute significantly to Togo’s economy as farmers, traders, business owners and employees. However, many women continue to earn less than men and face barriers that limit their economic opportunities. The gender wage gap in Togo reflects challenges related to employment opportunities, access to financial services and participation in higher-paying sectors of the economy. Why […]
HIV/AIDS in Uzbekistan remains a growing concern, despite the government’s having made notable progress in upgrading its public health system. According to UNAIDS, 60,000 people are living with HIV in Uzbekistan, with new infections continuing to emerge each year. Expanded testing has helped improve detection rates, but structural problems like stigma and unequal access to […]
Honduras, a country in Central America, has a legacy of child marriage, especially the marriage of young girls. Historically, some rural communities normalized child marriage in Honduras and framed it as a ‘protective practice’ despite the harm it caused. The key factors that contribute to the persistence of child marriage among girls include adolescent pregnancy, […]
