In late 2020, the Chinese Government announced that its goal to eliminate extreme poverty had been met. At the start of the targeted poverty alleviation program back in 2013, under 100 million people were identified as living below the poverty line; seven years later, that number dropped to ze...
When it comes to infrastructure, of all the countries I've been to, China is the most advanced in this regard. It's very advanced. It's able to provide people with infrastructure like roads, energy and water. It's the key to reducing poverty. A country that lacks energy, roads, a c...
No Poverty Land 10: How a teenager boosts local economyA documentary on poverty alleviation filmed and produced by Hong Kong Television Broadcasting Company (TVB) recently premiered on TVB's Jade Channel. The broadcast received favourable comments as well as praise from audiences, sparking heated ...
For instance, byreducing waste, integrating energy-efficient technologies such as renewables, and embracing circular economy principles, businesses form a solid foundation for minimising their environmental footprint in line with SDG 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its...
health. However, little attention has been paid to inequalities in health resources by geographical area.” Indeed the study found large differences in the distribution of nurses, physicians, and hospital beds based on geographical area, reducing healthcare access for children and adults in rem...
Over the years, perspectives on China have run the gamut from predicting “the coming collapse of China” to expecting that “the twenty-first century will be the Chinese Century.” And we’ve heard every perspective in between. Despite its many ups and downs, the Chinese economy has grown ...
Poverty tourismis another thing to watch out for. While it may seem kind hearted and tempting to see inside a slum, it’s not respectful or honoring to its residents. The underprivileged have pride. If you do participate in this type of tour, research how much of the money goes towards ...
Research on international food prices or volatility transmission have concentrated on importing countries and have largely underestimated the importance of food insecurity or food poverty issues in food-exporting countries. This article identifies the causality between global and regional wheat pric in export...
Universal basic income (UBI) proposes that the government give every adult citizen a set amount of money on a regular basis, typically without conditions related to wealth or employment. The aims of such a system include reducing poverty and helping individuals meet basic needs. UBI proposals have...