The way foreign aid is disbursed needs to be revisited to avoid the traps it’s fallen into in the past.
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Lost revenue is money that could be spent on lifting people out of poverty.
Rob Davies is critical of economic policy, starting with the Mandela administration. He reserves particular criticism for its macroeconomic policy framework introduced in 1996.
Residents of Nairobi’s informal settlements use names as a way of voicing the issues that they struggle with every day.
While long lines and food shortages are frustrating for most consumers, they can be physically and emotionally grueling for people with disabilities.
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More needs to be done to support South Africa's township communities.
Since 1999, extreme poverty has declined while rates of young people in education and employment have risen. Without investment though, the impact of the pandemic could see this progress imperilled,
Government support for farmers, higher rainfall and grain imports have helped sub-Saharan Africa stave off food insecurity, but the region isn’t out of the woods yet.
Chronic absenteeism is a pressing issue in high-poverty schools, but research suggests that serving students breakfast during class can help keep kids in school.
CERB was a lifeline but no paradise, highlighting the struggles of social assistance recipients to get by on much less.
Drug abuse among women farmers in Adamawa State, north east Nigeria, is rising.
In the country’s insider politics, the majority who try to survive outside the formal economy are talked about, but are never heard.
The federal budget proposed several measures aimed at reducing poverty. But escaping poverty is extremely difficult and can’t be addressed by quick fixes.
This infusion of funds will help struggling child care providers and support parents who have to exit the workforce to care for their kids.
The devastating effect COVID-19 has had on disabled people globally goes far beyond health issues
Even when the economy is strong, these young adults face economic hardship.
Relying solely on job placement as an indicator of successful intervention misses out on outcomes that are equally important, or more so, amid high structural unemployment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi needs to show decisive leadership in not only controlling the surge of the virus, but also providing financial assistance to millions of urban poor.
Prince Philip died at 99. Living to such a ripe old age isn’t unusual for UK royals. Nor is it surprising, argues an expert on aging and longevity.
In flood-ravaged Dili, COVID-19 restrictions were abandoned as the disaster unfolded. But it means an already escalating pandemic situation may spiral out of control.
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