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Shpetim Draga, a young man from Shishtavec, Albania, in traditional Goran costume, walks with his wife and young son on a meadow full of daffodils. June 05 2022

Society Albania

12. November 2025

Women’s Participation Holds Key to Economic Prosperity

In Albania, steady economic growth has helped reduce poverty and boost employment, setting the stage for greater social progress.

Society

Group of Vietnamese schoolboys, South Vietnam

Society Vietnam

31. October 2025

Education Lifts Millions Out of Poverty

Vietnam has achieved one of the most remarkable poverty reductions in modern history — cutting extreme poverty from over 45% in the early 1990s to about 1% by 2022, largely through decades of sustained investment in education and rural development.

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Society Europe & Central Asia

29. October 2025

Child Poverty Halved Across These Regions

Child poverty across Europe and Central Asia has dropped by nearly half in the past decade, marking one of the region’s most significant social achievements.

Society

Pilgrims in front of the Ulugh Beg Madrasah in Samarkand

Society Uzbekistan

9. October 2025

Investing Billions, to Lift Millions Out of Poverty

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has affirmed its major role in financing inclusive development and poverty reduction in Uzbekistan — supporting projects that bring jobs, infrastructure, and growth to underserved communities.

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Society Brazil

3. October 2025

National Poverty Drop, with One Region Leading the Way

The Northeast region of Brazil has accounted for over one-third of the country’s recent reduction in poverty — a powerful sign that social policies are reaching the people who need them most.

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Society Mexico

15. September 2025

Historic Milestone: 13.4 Million Out of Poverty Here

Mexico has achieved a historic milestone: through sweeping welfare reforms, Mexico lifted 13.4 million people out of poverty between 2018 and 2024—reducing national poverty by nearly 26%, while extreme poverty dropped by about 2 million lives.

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Society Jamaica

16. June 2025

Poverty Is in Its Lowest in Decades Here

In two years, Jamaica’s poverty prevalence went from 17% to 8%, the lowest figure ever recorded in 35 years, bringing low-income families above the poverty line through social and economic programs.

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Young Indian woman buying fresh fruits in Jaipur, India

Society India

22. May 2025

From 30% to 4%: a 12-Year Poverty Miracle

Poverty rates in India have drastically declined across all social and religious groups over the past 12 years, thanks to sustained economic growth and a wide range of inclusive, impactful government welfare programs.

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two sisters laughing by the steps of Boudha temple

Society Nepal

7. May 2025

Improving Quality of Life, One Income at a Time

Nepal has rapidly and effectively reduced poverty across the nation.

Society

Group of Cambodian children in village near Siem Reap, Cambodia

Society Asia

4. March 2025

Sharp Drop in Child Mortality Across This Continent

Nine Asian countries have seen a sharp decline in child mortality since 2000, due to measures approved and enforced to save the youngest share of their respective population.