The Macro Poverty Outlook (MPO) analyzes macroeconomic and poverty developments in 8 developing countries in South Asia. The report is released twice annually for the Spring and Annual Meetings of the ...

As a result, around 40% of the world's poor reside in South Asia, making it the region with the second-highest poverty rate after Africa. Political leaders must recognise this reality and learn ...

Economic corridors in South Asia can boost trade, industrialisation, and connectivity, addressing infrastructure gaps and creating jobs ...

Even though South Asia has made progress in poverty reduction, shortfalls in education remain high for both adults and children and aren’t strongly associated with monetary poverty. In addition, the ...

In the face of these challenges, sustainable infrastructure, climate action, and resilient health systems emerge as pillars ...

Sub-Saharan Africa alone accounts for 553 million people trapped in poverty, while South Asia is home to another 402 million. ・Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with ...

“No country in Southeast Asia or in Africa began as we did, from ashes, from total destruction,” Mr. Ramos-Horta said. But, he added: “In 22 years, we should have resolved child ...

The paper published with the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative ... world's poorest people live in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Sabina Alkire, director of the OPHI, told ...