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Social Minister Gus Ipul at podium in Surabaya, vowing corruption-free procurement for Sekolah Rakyat program aiding poor children, with event banner and school imagery.

Gus Ipul ensures Sekolah Rakyat procurement free of corruption

03 maggio 2026 Riportato dall'IA Immagine generata dall'IA

Social Minister Saifullah Yusuf, known as Gus Ipul, emphasized that Sekolah Rakyat construction procurement must be free from corruption and manipulation. The statement was made in Surabaya on May 3, 2026, aligning with President Prabowo Subianto's directives. The program prioritizes out-of-school children from extremely poor families.

Oil shock could push over 396,000 households into poverty

A new analysis shows that an oil shock may drive more than 396,000 low-income households in the Philippines below the poverty line through higher food and transport costs.

L'inflazione fa salire il costo del paniere alimentare in Messico del 67% in otto anni

26 aprile 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Un'analisi della Business School dell'ITESO mostra che il costo del paniere alimentare in Messico è aumentato del 67% dall'agosto 2018 al marzo 2026, superando l'inflazione generale del 45%. Nelle aree urbane, è passato da 1.500 a 2.571 pesos mensili a persona. Questo rincaro colpisce particolarmente le famiglie a basso reddito.

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Africa

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Africa

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Most Koreans see poverty as matter of discipline

Public attitudes in South Korea toward poverty remain divided, with most respondents attributing it to a lack of individual effort. The 2025 Korean Welfare Panel Study, conducted by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs and Seoul National University Social Welfare Research Institute, found that 89.6 percent of 2,661 respondents cited insufficient motivation and effort as the main cause. Low-income families highlight structural barriers, but the overall view emphasizes personal responsibility.

Egitto lancia l’iniziativa Abwab al-Kheir per l’aiuto alimentare del Ramadan

26 febbraio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Il primo ministro Mostafa Madbuly ha annunciato il lancio quest’anno dell’iniziativa presidenziale Abwab al-Kheir, mirata a garantire la sicurezza alimentare alle comunità più vulnerabili durante il Ramadan attraverso scatole di cibo secco e pasti caldi.

The politics of poverty numbers

ThisDayLive features an article on the politics of poverty numbers.

Lagos explains demolition of Makoko, others

25 gennaio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

The Lagos State government has issued an explanation regarding the demolition of structures in Makoko and other areas. This follows reports highlighting the oppression faced by the poor in the Makoko community.

24 aprile 2026 05:28