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Society Philippines

18. April 2024

Less Poverty, Quicker Than Expected!

Through better labor market conditions and slower inflation, the Philippines are expected to reach a single-digit poverty incidence by 2026, a whole two years ahead of schedule.

Society

Society Malaysia

9. December 2023

More Measures Lead to Less Poverty Here

Following the implementation of short-term and medium-term measures to decrease the number of citizens living in hardcore poverty, Malaysia is starting to see positive results, thus encouraging the government to power through.

Society

Society Cambodia

15. September 2023

Poverty Halved in Under a Decade Here

The poorest segment of Cambodia’s population shrunk by half over the last eight years, a step in the right direction for the country’s projection to become an upper-middle-income country by 2030.

Health

Health USA

31. July 2023

Tuberculosis Drug Will Be More Accessible to All

As the global patent of its tuberculosis drug comes to an end, an American pharmaceutical giant intends to ensure that generic versions will supply low- and middle-income countries.

Health

Health Rwanda

13. June 2023

Low-Income Country Improves Its Healthcare – Here’s How

Through low-cost insurance plans, the establishment of rural health posts, and foreign collaborations, Rwanda has improved its healthcare system, thus setting an example for other low-income countries to strengthen their own.

Society

Society Brazil

19. February 2023

Low-Income Housing Program Is (Re)Launching!

Low-income citizens from Brazil will soon have access to houses since the newly elected President intends to restart the housing program he launched almost 15 years ago.

Society

Society USA

4. October 2021

A Farm on a Busy Street? This Housing Complex is Doing It!

A new complex is coming to life on a busy suburban street in California, United States, offering affordable homes to a mix of generations and incomes - and even promoting healthy habits with its very own farm.

Environment

Environment Benin

10. September 2021

Don’t Throw Old Solar Panels: Developing Countries Could Use Them!

Third world countries such as Benin turn to secondhand solar panels to power houses, farms, businesses and water pumps, and the market for this ecofriendly used product is increasingly in demand.

Society

Society Canada

8. April 2021

Numbers Don’t Lie: Poverty and Income Inequality Are Going Down

Canada's progressive government policies are effectively complementing its mission of achieving better income equality, and, according to Statistics Canada, the country's poverty rate is expected to be halved within a decade.

Society

Society Portugal

25. December 2020

They Used to Be Expensive Flats for Tourists – Soon They Will Be Affordable Housing

As the corona pandemic revealed the underlying housing problem in all big cities, Lisbon, Portugal, will soon launch its ambitious plan to convert some of the tourist flats into affordable housing, a “risk-free” option for landlords.