The Mexican government on Friday claimed that for the first time in history more  Mexicans are categorized as middle class ...

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Discover how the International Poverty Line defines global poverty, its critique, and impacts. Learn about its uses and how it differs from the Federal Poverty Level.

The World Bank has on Friday approved a $500 million financing package as part of a broader measure to boost small ...

WHO–World Bank report says 4.6 billion lack essential health services; 2.1 billion face financial hardship and 1.6 billion ...

Despite high economic policy uncertainty, the global economy’s performance was resilient, supported by continued growth of merchandise trade and investment in technology-related sectors. Still, global ...

Poverty is as misunderstood as any subject can be. At one level, it could mean no food, no clothes, bad health, and recognized inadequacy of shelters, amenities, and services.

Discover why pilgrimage sponsorship in Nigeria is criticized as a misplaced priority, with governors spending billions ...

The World Bank’s latest economic forecast for the Philippines delivers sobering news: growth languishing below 5.5 percent ...

PUTRAJAYA: The World Bank has commended Malaysia for its strong progress in reducing poverty, particularly hardcore poverty, while noting that further improvements in education and health outcomes are ...

For decades, Nigeria’s middle class symbolised stability, aspiration and economic balance, families that could afford decent ...