Tag: Poverty Reduction
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Mamadi Doumbouya Sworn In as Guinea’s President, Vows Inclusive Governance
Guinea Inaugurates a New Era Under Mamadi Doumbouya General Mamadi Doumbouya was sworn in as Guinea’s president on January 17, marking a formal transition from military leadership to civilian governance. The ceremony, watched by domestic and regional observers, signals the start of a governance era the country hopes will deliver on inclusive development and institutional…
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Mamadi Doumbouya Sworn In as Guinea’s President and Vows Inclusive Governance
Guinea’s Moment of Transition Guinea welcomed a new era as General Mamadi Doumbouya was sworn in as the West African nation’s president. The ceremony, marked by formal pomp and a vow to heal divisions, took place against a backdrop of ongoing economic reform discussions and the country’s persistent poverty challenges. Doumbouya, who led a 2021…
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Hunger Incidence in the Philippines Eases in Q4 2025, SWS Reports
Overview: A Global Challenge, Local Progress In a move that signals tentative progress on a long-standing issue, the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey shows that hunger among Filipino families eased in the fourth quarter of 2025. The national figure stands at 20.1 percent of families that experienced involuntary hunger at least once in the…
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China’s Poverty Eradication vs US Policy: What Happened and Why
Introduction The claim that China has ‘brought millions out of poverty’ while the United States has not, by choice, invites a close look at data, policy design, and the broader context of globalization. While China’s government publicly records a dramatic decline in extreme poverty in recent decades, the United States has pursued a different set…
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How China Cut Poverty in the Era of Globalization—and Why the U.S. Path Differs
Overview: Globalization and Poverty Reduction The dramatic reduction of poverty in China over the past few decades has been a defining feature of the global economy’s shift toward interconnected markets. With hundreds of millions lifted out of extreme poverty, China’s experience contrasts with the United States, where poverty remains stubbornly persistent despite long-standing social safety…
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China’s Poverty Reduction: How Globalization, Policy, and Choices Shaped Outcomes
Introduction: A Global Poverty Story China’s journey from extreme poverty to a middle-income economy over the past few decades is one of the most scrutinized economic stories in modern history. As the world reshaped supply chains, trade, and investment through globalization, China pursued rapid growth with a mix of market reforms, social programs, and targeted…
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World Bank Urges Malaysia to Expand Cash Aid for Seniors
World Bank urges broader coverage for Malaysia’s seniors The World Bank has called on Malaysia to widen access to cash assistance for its aging population, arguing that existing programs do not reach a large portion of the elderly who are in need. In its assessment of Malaysia’s social pension scheme, the World Bank highlighted that…
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Doha Takes Center Stage as UN Social Development Summit Opens
Doha Welcomes a Global Assembly for Social Development Flags rise and the air fills with a sense of purpose as world leaders gather in Doha for the United Nations Social Development Summit. The ceremony at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) marks a symbolic handover moment: the UN officially assumes the venue as a hub…