Poverty – PROSPECT

Extreme Poverty Remains King in Mindanao

Photo Credit: Philippine News Agency By Lois RamiloStaff Writer Heading into 2023, the Philippines was one of the fastest-growing economies in the world with the expectation that it will continue to increase at a rapid rate. However, despite the positive economic forecasts, it’s become apparent one year later that not everyone is able to reap…

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May 23, 2023

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UBI: The Global Antipoverty Experiment

The back and forth of the best way to resolve wealth inequality may appear endless to most. Can a solution as simple as putting cash directly into the hands of the poor really have a profound effect on putting an end to poverty?

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January 16, 2020