The World Bank has released its June 2025 Global Poverty Update, incorporating new survey data and the 2021 Purchasing Power Parities (PPPs). This update reveals a significant upward revision in global extreme poverty rates for 2022, impacting millions worldwide. The report also introduces revised international poverty lines and nowcasted estimates extending to 2025. Key Takeaways… [Read More]
World Bank Revises Global Poverty Figures Upward with New Data and PPPs
The World Bank has released its June 2025 Global Poverty Update, revealing significant revisions to poverty estimates. The update incorporates new country-specific survey data, including crucial updates from India, and adopts the 2021 Purchasing Power Parities (PPPs). These changes have led to an upward revision of global extreme poverty rates for 2022. Key Takeaways Global… [Read More]
China’s Poverty Reduction Model: A Global Discussion on Development and Governance
Southwest China’s Yunnan Province recently hosted the 2025 International Forum on Poverty Governance and Global Development. The event brought together approximately 300 international delegates, including diplomats, policymakers, and development experts from 34 countries and organizations, to explore China’s poverty reduction strategies and their implications for global development. Key Takeaways China’s success in poverty reduction offers… [Read More]
Nigeria’s Presidency Disputes World Bank Poverty Figures, Citing Methodological Concerns
The Nigerian presidency has strongly contested a recent World Bank report estimating that 139 million Nigerians live in poverty. Presidential spokesperson Sunday Dare argued that the World Bank’s figures, based on a global poverty line of $2.15 per day, do not accurately reflect Nigeria’s local economic realities and overlook the informal economy. The government insists… [Read More]
A Decade Lost? How Climate Crisis and Slow Growth Threaten Global Poverty Eradication
The world is facing a complex tangle of setbacks—dubbed a "polycrisis"—where climate change, stalled economic growth, and persistent poverty create unprecedented challenges. Despite earlier progress, the past decade has seen a stagnation in extreme poverty reduction, as well as worsening climate risks and economic disparity. Key Takeaways Extreme poverty now affects nearly 700 million people,… [Read More]
Poverty Deepens in Afghanistan and Pakistan Despite Modest Economic Growth, Warns World Bank
Economic concerns loom over Afghanistan and Pakistan as new World Bank reports reveal that growth indicators obscure intensifying poverty, fragility, and inequality for millions. Humanitarian challenges, weak governance, and the impacts of regional crises mean marginalized populations are left behind even as headline numbers improve. Key Takeaways Nearly half of Afghanistan’s population survives on less… [Read More]
Rising Billionaire Wealth Exposes Deepening Global Inequality, Reports Warn
The world is facing a stark divergence in wealth as recent reports from Oxfam and the World Bank reveal that billions continue to grapple with poverty, even as the fortunes of the ultra-rich soar to unprecedented levels. Economic recovery since the COVID-19 pandemic has failed to reach the world’s poorest, deepening the gap between the… [Read More]
Turning the Tide: How Global Movements and Youth Activism Are Tackling Poverty
Around the world, campaigns, festivals, and grassroots engagement are combining music, education, and activism to draw attention to global poverty, its causes, and solutions. Ongoing initiatives emphasize the role of youth and education, highlighting practical ways citizens and policymakers can make a difference. Key Takeaways Global poverty rates have dropped significantly, but large-scale efforts remain… [Read More]
Rising Poverty in Iran: Over 80% of Households Now Below Global Benchmark
Iran faces a deepening economic crisis as recent data reveals that more than 80% of its households earn less than the global poverty threshold. This alarming development comes amid soaring inflation, a swift currency devaluation, and sluggish economic growth, raising grave concerns about the wellbeing of ordinary Iranians. Key Takeaways Over 80% of Iranian households… [Read More]
Global Anti-Poverty Efforts Stumble as Key Leaders Absent and Aid is Slashed
Global initiatives to tackle poverty and economic inequality hit roadblocks this week after major players were absent from critical G20 and UN meetings, and key donors cut back aid, casting a shadow on the prospects for meaningful progress against global poverty. Key Takeaways Leading economic powers, including the US, China, Japan, and others, skipped critical… [Read More]
World Bank, UN Raise Alarm: Global Poverty Fight Faces Finance Crisis, Urgent Action Needed
Recent World Bank reports and the latest United Nations conferences have spotlighted a critical challenge facing the global fight against poverty: a massive shortfall in funding and slowing progress. As world leaders convene to address these issues, divisions among major economies and shifting financial priorities threaten to undermine efforts to lift hundreds of millions out… [Read More]
India Achieves Historic Drop in Extreme Poverty Amid Global Challenges
India has recorded a remarkable reduction in extreme poverty over the past decade, according to new data from the World Bank. While revised global poverty thresholds have pushed up worldwide poverty rates, India has defied this trend, resulting in a significantly improved national outlook. Key Takeaways Over 269 million Indians have moved out of extreme… [Read More]
Stalled Progress: World Bank Warns of Setbacks in Poverty Reduction and Climate Goals
The World Bank’s new report, "Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet," paints a sobering picture of global development in the first comprehensive assessment following the COVID-19 pandemic. With poverty reduction stalling and climate hazards rising, the report calls for urgent action to safeguard progress and find pathways out of compounding global crises. Key Takeaways Nearly 700 million… [Read More]
US State Department’s Annual Human Rights Report Highlights Global Concerns, Criticisms
The U.S. Department of State has released its annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, detailing the human rights situations in countries worldwide. Mandated by Congress, these reports cover internationally recognized human rights, including prohibitions against torture, arbitrary detention, and violations of freedom of expression and worker rights. The 2024 report, updated in March, aims… [Read More]
Global Child Poverty Sees Significant Decline, But Disparities Persist
A decade of concerted effort has led to a notable reduction in global child poverty, with approximately 100 million fewer children living in extreme poverty in 2024 compared to 2014. Despite this progress, significant regional disparities remain, and children continue to be disproportionately affected by poverty worldwide. Key Takeaways Global extreme child poverty has fallen… [Read More]
NLSIU Bengaluru Seeks Administrative Assistant for Research
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) in Bengaluru has announced an opening for an Administrative Assistant (Research). This full-time position is crucial for supporting the university’s faculty research and publications. Key Responsibilities Coordinate internal approval processes for research activities. Maintain comprehensive records of project progress, contracts, and expenditures. Implement and manage a systematic… [Read More]
MTN Foundation and MUSON Launch Music Scholarship Program for Aspiring Nigerian Musicians
The MTN Foundation (MTNF) has partnered with the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) to launch a new music scholarship program aimed at nurturing talented Nigerian musicians. This initiative offers a significant opportunity for young individuals passionate about music to receive formal training and pursue a career in the arts. Key Takeaways Annual scholarships covering tuition,… [Read More]
G20 Poverty Talks Hampered by High-Profile Absences and Aid Cuts
International talks aimed at tackling global poverty faced significant hurdles as several leading economies’ finance ministers were absent from a Group of 20 (G20) gathering in Cape Town. The meeting, hosted by South Africa, was further overshadowed by recent announcements of substantial cuts to foreign aid budgets by major nations. Key Takeaways Finance ministers from… [Read More]
US Lawmakers Demand Justice for Slain Honduran Human Rights Defender
U.S. Representatives James P. McGovern, Jan Schakowsky, and Delia C. Ramirez have penned a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, urging robust U.S. engagement with the Honduran government to secure justice for the assassination of human rights advocate Juan Antonio López. The lawmakers also called for enhanced safety measures for environmental and human rights… [Read More]
Shape the Future of Healthcare: Fully Funded Fellowship in Digital Health and AI
Aspiring leaders in global health innovation have a unique opportunity to contribute to the rapidly evolving fields of digital health and artificial intelligence (AI). The Center for Global Digital Health Innovation is offering a fully funded 8-month fellowship designed to provide hands-on research experience, mentorship from expert faculty, and financial support to students passionate about… [Read More]
Empowering Africa’s Youth: Cybersecurity Training Initiative Launched
A new initiative is set to equip young people across West and Central Africa with vital cybersecurity skills. This program aims to foster digital literacy and create opportunities in the rapidly growing tech sector, addressing the increasing need for cybersecurity professionals on the continent. The training program is designed to provide participants with a foundational… [Read More]
Poland’s Human Rights Commissioner Raises Alarm Over Overcrowded Foreigner Centers
Poland’s Commissioner for Human Rights (RPO) has expressed serious concerns regarding the escalating overcrowding in the country’s guarded centers for foreigners. These facilities, which house individuals awaiting asylum or deportation decisions, are reportedly nearing full capacity, raising fears that conditions may soon fall below international human rights standards and pose a threat to the safety… [Read More]
World Bank Report Highlights Slow Progress on Poverty and Prosperity Amidst Global Challenges
The World Bank recently hosted events focusing on its "Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet: Pathways Out of the Polycrisis" report. These discussions underscored the significant challenges in eradicating poverty and achieving shared prosperity in the post-pandemic era, emphasizing the complex interplay of global crises. Key Takeaways Global efforts to end extreme poverty by 2030 are significantly… [Read More]
