Higher education in Kazakhstan, in more recent years, has reformed its systems with the support of the European Union, increasing enrollment rates in higher education. Since the fall of the Soviet Union, Kazakhstan has been a country in transition. This has not only affected its economy and central government but also its education system. As […]
Turkmenistan, like many other countries, has had their work cut out for them in their goal to end poverty and support the welfare of its citizens. Currently, 2.15% of the working population still lives on less than $2.15 a day and 46.95% live on less than $6.85, causing these people to face food insecurity and […]
In Belize, a country near the northeastern coast of Central America, women make up half of the population yet earn far less than their male counterparts. The gender wage gap in Belize remains one of the most consistent economic inequalities present in the county, rooted in labor market barriers, deep cultural norms and occupational segregation. […]
The Maldives — a modern honeymooning paradise. However, when it comes to fragility and the rule of law in the Maldives, recent years show mixed success, creating areas of vulnerability that have the potential to undermine the protection of its population. Yet, the country has made real progress, especially with the entrenchment of the separation […]
In an increasingly precarious global position, young Iranians are choosing higher education as a path to economic opportunity, liberty and financial stability. However, for many Iranian students, this entails another shift: Recent reports suggest that up to 80% of Iranian students are considering emigration, while the number studying abroad reached a record 110,000 in 2024. […]
Costa Rica is a country in Central America, located between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, neighboring Panama and Nicaragua. It has a population of around 5,174,564 people, out of all the other Central American countries, many regard Costa Rica’s government as the most stable and democratic and has a beautiful landscape and scenery. […]
Higher education degrees have become a significant attribute in obtaining successful employment, yet at the same time it can be very difficult to acquire, especially for those in underserved communities. It can perpetuate a cycle of unequal opportunity and debt with little support resources. In Ecuador, these barriers are heightened due to persistent systemic and […]
With a population of more than 1.4 billion and a rapidly growing economy, China has made poverty reduction a central national goal, portraying it as essential to lasting economic development and stability. Here is information about being poor in China and how the country is addressing poverty. Poverty Down but Inequality Still Persists Between 1981 […]
Many people know Singapore from the movie “Crazy Rich Asians,” and the movie itself is not far off from what Singapore looks like and how it operates. Singapore is a country off the coast of Malaysia, with a population of almost six million people. As a country, Singapore developed significantly, with older portions of the […]
While Curaçao reached an athletic milestone by becoming the smallest country to compete in a FIFA World Cup, recent data has hinted at failures in other, more pressing aspects of the small island country’s society. Despite its growing tourist industry and GDP, the country is also one of the most unequal in its region, according […]
