Fattigdom

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.

3 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI

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.

Residents of Mangidini Village in Nkandla's Ward 7 express frustration over inadequate service delivery during Human Rights Month. Elderly resident Gabisile Biyela struggles to access medical care due to poor roads and distance to the clinic. Community leaders highlight ongoing challenges with water, electricity, and transportation.

2 mars 2026 Rapporterad av AI

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.

Fler än tidigare år vände sig till Sveriges stadsmissioner för hjälp under julen 2025 på grund av ökad fattigdom. Organisationen rapporterar att över 17 000 barn och 5 200 hushåll fick stöd, en markant ökning jämfört med 2024. Antalet personer i ekonomisk utsatthet har nästan fördubblats sedan 2021, enligt Statistiska centralbyrån.

28 januari 2026 Rapporterad av AI

ThisDayLive features an article on the politics of poverty numbers.