Monaco, a country hosting the world’s second-highest population density, is strategically positioned in Europe along the picturesque Mediterranean Sea, sharing its borders with France. Renowned for its affluence, this principality proudly claims a staggering GDP per capita of $240,862 as of the year 2022, a figure that notably surpasses the economic indicators of many other […]
Picture The Bahamas and its beautiful sunshine coupled with exotic beaches. Listen to its unique music while embracing the culture of the island. The country feels and operates similarly to the United States (U.S.), even officially adopting the language and dollar, and offers everything a tourist could want on a tropical getaway. However, weaved among […]
Azerbaijan’s economic landscape, which it’s energy sector significantly shaped, stands at the crossroads of prosperity and disparity. In order to delve into the intricacies of poverty in Azerbaijan, it is crucial to understand the broader context of its political economy and the role it plays regionally. This article combines insights into poverty issues with a […]
Mozambique, located in South East Africa with a population of 30 million people, has seen progress in reducing poverty. The poverty rate fell from 70% in 1996-1997 to 46.1% in 2014-2015. However, the rapid population growth has counteracted this improvement, leaving the absolute number of people in poverty relatively unchanged. Notably, poverty has a more […]
Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia with a population of around 30 million people. However, Nepal is one of Asia’s poorest countries, with 17.4% of its population living in poverty as of 2021. There are various factors contributing to Nepal’s high poverty levels and slow-growing economy such as high unemployment rates, a lack […]
The United Nations adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, which replaced the previous Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that started an effort to tackle poverty in 2000. The SDGs have targets catered to ending poverty, hunger, AIDS and discrimination against women and girls. The ninth target tackles industry, innovation and infrastructure and Lebanon has […]
Located in West Africa, the Republic of Benin is one of the most economically challenged nations worldwide. With up to 45% of its population consisting of children under the age of 15, child poverty in Benin is a major concern. Economic Factors According to the World Food Program USA, Benin’s economy is primarily agrarian. Up […]
Renewable energy is central in shifting the world’s economy toward relying less on carbon-intensive fuels as countries grapple with the effects of changing weather patterns. However, often left out of the conversation about renewable energy is how it can be a useful tool in alleviating global poverty. The changing state of renewable energy in Namibia, […]
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted mental health in Panama and quality of life in 2020. There has been a global spike in psychiatric illnesses and overall quality of life since the pandemic. This event has increased the number of laws worldwide for health care and improved living, especially for citizens with no health care, public health […]
Poverty levels in Scotland have been in a state of flux for many years. From the late 1990s to the mid 2000s child poverty levels were stable until around 2013 when stability gave way to an increased number of people affected. There are more than 1 million people currently living in poverty in Scotland. In […]
