Inflation has long been regarded as a regressive economic force, affecting those with the least financial resilience the most. While aggregate inflation indicators offer a macro-level overview of price movements, they often obscure significant disparities in how different demographic groups experience inflation. The July 2025...
Education is undeniably the cornerstone of national development. It drives economic growth, fosters social equity, and nurtures civic engagement. Countries that invest in strong educational systems tend to experience lower unemployment, higher innovation, and more robust democratic participation. Moreover, higher educational attainment correlates with improved...
Tracing the Roots of the Food Waste CrisisIn the mid-1990s, South Korea was facing a serious waste crisis. Overflowing landfills and the pungent smell of decay were part of everyday urban life. Traditional Korean meals that are rich with many small side dishes known as banchan,...
Urban mobility has emerged as one of the most pressing global challenges, sitting at the nexus of economic vitality, public health, and environmental sustainability. Congestion costs the global economy hundreds of billions annually, while transport-related emissions account for nearly a quarter of total greenhouse gases....
A Counter‑Trend to AI Layoffs: Clean Energy’s Job Creation BoomHeadlines today are dominated by fears of artificial intelligence replacing workers, with tech sector layoffs amplifying anxieties about the future of work. Yet amid this disruption, a very different labor story is emerging: one of job...
Global economies are entering uncharted territory. For decades, population growth fueled labor markets, consumer demand, and economic expansion. That equation is now shifting. (Source: Our World in Data)The data highlights a striking demographic reversal: while the global population aged 65 and above has been steadily accelerating...
In a world increasingly driven by technology, access to mobile phones and the internet is no longer a luxury; it’s a lifeline. From online banking to health services, education, and job opportunities, digital inclusion is critical to achieving gender equity. Yet, in South Asia, a...
By 2030, nearly 2.5 billion people could be left behind by the global healthcare system due to geographic, economic, and digital divides. Today, vulnerable populations including the rural poor, elderly, refugees, and underserved urban communities, ace disproportionate barriers to healthcare access.According to the World Health...
In many classrooms around the world, an important subject is still left untaught, not by choice, but by discomfort, stigma, and silence. That subject is menstrual health. While millions of girls attend schools every day, a large number do so without any knowledge about menstruation,...
In a world struggling with mounting landfills and unsustainable consumption, Sweden stands out as a global leader in redefining waste not as a problem, but as a valuable resource. Central to this transformation is the concept of the circular economy, an economic model that prioritizes...