poverty reduction
Study Warns: Major Aid Cuts Could Cause 22.6 Million Deaths in Developing Nations by 2030
Nov 18, 2025 12:50 pm CST
Research from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health reveals that planned reductions in development aid from major donor countries could lead to 22.6 million additional deaths in developing nations by 2030, including 5.4 million children under five, threatening to reverse decades of progress in global health and poverty reduction.
Bill Gates Argues Climate Crisis Won't End Humanity, Urges Focus on Poverty and Health at COP30
Oct 29, 2025 09:52 am CST
Bill Gates shifts climate narrative in a new memo ahead of COP30, arguing that while climate change poses serious challenges, addressing global poverty and disease is equally crucial for human survival. The Microsoft co-founder advocates for a strategic pivot in climate action that balances emission reduction with building resilience among the world's most vulnerable populations.
Higher Disposable Income To Boost Tourism: Union Minister On GST Reforms Impact
Sep 22, 2025 06:56 pm CST
Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said reforms in GST will increase taxpayers' savings, leading to a"direct positive impact" on the tourism sector.
World Bank Data On India And Pakistan Shows Massive Contrast Over Poverty
Jun 10, 2025 01:07 am CST
Latest data released by the World Bank shows the tale of two countries - India and Pakistan - and their journey to battle poverty - a colonial inheritance.