BRAC Resets Program Aimed at Empowering Adolescent Girls in Africa — Global Issues

BRAC Resets Program Aimed at Empowering Adolescent Girls in Africa — Global Issues

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A girl reads a story book with lessons on life skills at an ELA club in Uganda. Credit: Uganda/BRAC by Naureen Hossain (united nations) Wednesday, February 22, 2023 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Feb 22 (IPS) – BRAC’s Empowerment and Livelihood Program (ELA) has benefitted tens of thousands of girls, and…

Pakistans Free Healthcare Insurance Benefits Women, Poor — Global Issues

Pakistans Free Healthcare Insurance Benefits Women, Poor — Global Issues

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Universal Health Care priorities in Pakistan have been boosted by free healthcare insurance for the poor. Credit: Ashfaq Yusufzai/IPS by Ashfaq Yusufzai (peshawar) Wednesday, February 22, 2023 Inter Press Service PESHAWAR, Feb 22 (IPS) – A free health insurance initiative started in Pakistan has benefited poor patients, especially women who have…

A Vital Partnership for the 2030 Agenda — Global Issues

A Vital Partnership for the 2030 Agenda — Global Issues

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Opinion by Ulrika Modeer, Steve Utterwulghe (united nations) Wednesday, February 22, 2023 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Feb 22 (IPS) – Flexible and predictable funding allows UN agencies to respond promptly and with agility in times of crisis. In countries such as Afghanistan, Yemen, and Ukraine, UNDP implements projects and programmes…

Fear of Population Ageing — Global Issues

Fear of Population Ageing — Global Issues

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The ageing of populations poses mounting challenges for governments that will require changes in national policy priorities, country institutions and social arrangements. Credit: Maricel Sequeira/IPS Opinion by Joseph Chamie (portland, usa) Tuesday, February 21, 2023 Inter Press Service PORTLAND, USA, Feb 21 (IPS) – Fear of population ageing is all over…

Bhutans Civil Servants are Building a Digital Government System — Heres How — Global Issues

Bhutans Civil Servants are Building a Digital Government System — Heres How — Global Issues

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Opinion by Ian Richards, Amy Shelver (geneva, switzerland) Tuesday, February 07, 2023 Inter Press Service GENEVA, Switzerland, Feb 07 (IPS) – New UNCTAD software does to digital government what IKEA did to furniture, allowing Bhutan’s government employees to create their own user-friendly services for citizens online. Tedious government procedures aren’t just…

Population Decline Hysteria & More Ponzi Demography — Global Issues

Population Decline Hysteria & More Ponzi Demography — Global Issues

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With China’s population at 1.4126 billion, the reported decrease of 850,000 amounts to 0.06 percent. Credit: Shutterstock. Opinion by Joseph Chamie (portland, usa) Wednesday, February 01, 2023 Inter Press Service PORTLAND, USA, Feb 01 (IPS) – China’s announcement on 17 January 2023 that its population had declined for the first time…

Africas Maternal Deaths Need Urgent Action to Meet SDG Goals — Global Issues

Africas Maternal Deaths Need Urgent Action to Meet SDG Goals — Global Issues

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Africa needs to urgently invest in health programmes to reduce maternal deaths, which is more than five times above the 2030 SDG target of fewer than 70 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births. Measures include ensuring women access to skilled birth attendants. Credit: Ernest Ankomah/IPS by Francis Kokutse (accra) Tuesday,…

Key to Stronger Institutions — Global Issues

Key to Stronger Institutions — Global Issues

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Good governance and strong institutions enhance a country’s ability to mobilize domestic resources through revenue collection. Credit: UN-OSAA Opinion by Kavazeua Katjomuise (united nations) Monday, January 02, 2023 Inter Press Service The writer is a Senior Economic Affairs Officer and leader of the Policy Analysis and Coordination team in the UN…