Bhutan has made significant progress in improving healthcare and reducing poverty, but access to essential health services remains uneven for some rural and vulnerable communities. Continued investment in healthcare in Bhutan could help the country build on its health gains while supporting household well-being and long-term poverty reduction. Bhutan reduced its national poverty rate from […]
The M23 armed group emerged in 2012 from former members of the National Congress for the Defense of the People (CNDP), taking its name from a March 23, 2009, peace agreement. The peace agreement provided for the integration of CNDP members into Congolese institutions, but its implementation remained contested. In 2012, former CNDP fighters rebelled […]
Vietnam has long been a standout nation in Southeast Asia for targeting poverty reduction. In 2022, only 1.6% of the population lived on less than $3.00 per day, while 1.9% fell into the multi-dimensional poverty category. The multi-dimensional poverty rate refers to the percentage of the population living with deprivations other than a low income; […]
Albania continues to face poverty and regional inequality, but economic development and public investment have helped improve opportunities for many households. Fortunately, some efforts are in place to work toward poverty reduction in Albania. Beating the Odds Albania has pursued reforms and development programs intended to reduce poverty. Over the past two decades, poverty has […]
Child marriage in Maldives remains a quiet issue, particularly affecting young girls with limited access to education and reliable protection services. Although the legal marriage age is 18, exceptions and informal unions have historically placed vulnerable girls at risk. Rural Pressures and Uneven Access to Education UNICEF’s 2025 situation analysis reports that, in a 2016 […]
Veritree uses new tracking technology to manage, maintain and accurately gather data on how many trees are being planted through its projects, providing business investors and partners with accurate data. Company Background Veritree was officially started in 2019 by the founders of another company, Tentree. Tentree was launched in 2012 by founders Derrick Emsley, Kalen […]
India’s railways transport millions of passengers daily, connecting cities and communities across the country. However, connectivity between major cities and tier-2 and tier-3 cities has been historically uneven. Since the turn of the century, increased government investment has accelerated railway modernization, including faster trains, upgraded stations and new safety technologies. Services such as Vande Bharat […]
Forests can be an important source of income for families in rural Zambia. Forest products contribute about 20% of rural household income, while forests and other natural resources support the livelihoods of about 60% of rural households. For women who depend on these resources, environmental degradation can put an existing source of income under pressure. […]
Throughout the years, there has been some slight improvement in Fiji’s education system by increasing accessible education through zero-tuition fees. Although Fijian students are provided with free primary and lower secondary education, they still have to pay for college tuition when planning or attending a higher educational institution. Tuition and other living costs can be […]
Freelancing in Pakistan has experienced one of the largest surges in recent years. Pakistani freelancers earned $557 million in foreign exchange during the first half of fiscal year 2025-26. Pakistan has 2.3 million active freelancers, ranking it among the top five freelancing countries in the world. The government has introduced several policies to support young […]
