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As poverty and inflation plunge, Milei's reforms begin to reshape Argentina's economy.

South Africa’s goal since 2012 has been to build a capable and developmental state to address the twin challenges of poverty and inequality. The country’s National Development Plan defines a capable state as “well-run and effectively coordinated state institutions with skilled public servants”. A transformative and developmental role is about…

Argentina says that its poverty rate has dropped to 38.1% in libertarian President Javier Milei’s first year in office

A 2024 Unicef report found that 23% of South African children experience severe food poverty, eating less than two of the recommended five food groups per day. Unemployment, food insecurity, limited access to basic services and a lack of knowledge about nutrition all contribute to this. The lead researcher of…

The UK Government is unlikely to see a boost in employment rates on the back of making cuts to disability benefits, an economic expert has said.

Anas Sarwar has been branded "spineless" by the SNP after he continued to defend swingeing UK Government welfare cuts which are set to…

People in Mandalay fear further deadly tremors amid widespread poverty and aid cuts after four years of civil war

Four voters share their No 1 issue as Australia prepares to head to the ballot box

A watchdog said the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero must improve plans to support households vulnerable to fuel poverty.