Myanmar’s poverty situation is dire at present. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) estimates that Myanmar’s economy has been heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and later the political turmoil which took place after the military seized power in 2021. By early next year, half of Myanmar’s population will live in poverty conditions, roughly double […]
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Government, Society, Sustainability
Global population growth rates affect every element of collective human well-being, from the management of resources, to urban population density, to our ability to feed the planet. Religion, economics and differences in social structures all influence a country’s birth rate. Further, there is a strong link between birth rates and countries suffering from hunger and
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Environment, Society, Sustainability
In today’s world, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) promises to be a key tool in building social and environmental well-being. Corporations increasingly play a crucial role in contributing to solutions, not least among them poverty and sustainability (Idemudia, 2013). Research has shown that Corporate Social Responsibility can be a major factor in bringing about positive social
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Business, Society, Strategy
One the main reasons people choose to migrate is economic. Migration represents a vital pathway to a better life for many individuals and families. Therefore, poverty and migration are often closely linked. However, the circumstances that give rise to migration are complex. Migration is often perceived as either ‘voluntary’ or ‘forced’. Yet, such distinctions are
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Society, Sustainability
The facts on food waste point to a major global problem. Every year 1.3 billion tons of food is lost or wasted around the world. That creates serious threats to our food security, economies, and the environment. It’s equivalent to throwing away US $1 trillion annually. Worse, an estimated 800 million people currently live in
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Environment, Society, Sustainability
The THRIVE project would like to extend our warmest gratitude to Olusegun Durojaiye and Ginish Cheruparambil Baby for giving guest presentations at our October Thrivability Matters Webinar. The theme of this webinar was the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals, SDG1 & SDG2 (No Poverty & Zero Hunger). About Our Speakers Olusegun Durojaiye is an agronomist with
What does the term ‘social exclusion’ really mean? How does it reflect the level of poverty in a society? Some researchers see a direct connection between the two concepts. Many also suggest that poverty falls under the social exclusion ‘umbrella’. In fact, the concept of social exclusion originates from France in the 1970s. Here, the
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Environment, Government, Society, Sustainability
Pakistan suffers from food insecurity because of inadequate agricultural productivity, unstable political arrangements, and corruption. Many of the poor lack purchasing power and access to adequate food supplies. However, the country has also been subject to extreme weather and disasters. Since 2013, drought has become a frequent phenomenon and the 2022 floods are the worst
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Government, Innovation, Strategy, Sustainability, Technology
Community sustainability initiatives are local policies that take into account multiple human needs. A sustainable community is a place where people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives feel welcome and safe, where every group participates in decision-making, and where prosperity is shared. Therefore, initiatives for a sustainable community are those that address the goal of ‘Social
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Government, Society, Strategy, Sustainability
Can you imagine yourself eating a bug? Not many people can. Yet, this controversial topic is increasingly relevant as rising food waste leads to food scarcity around the world. As a result, more people are turning to bug diets for nutrition. “Entomophagy” is the technical word for consuming bugs and insects as food. If we
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Environment, Health, Lifestyle, Sustainability
