The lack of access to finance, poor farming technologies, low-quality fertilizers, and inadequate agricultural marketing are major factors contributing to low yields. Insufficient road infrastructure, ...

With the numbers of those infected with COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) escalating everyday globally we are indeed wading through turbulent waters with no end at sight. Scientists around the world are literally ...

There is a growing call to save Lakshadweep islands from attempts to destroy them socially, culturally and ecologically. One of the key demands is for the government of India to recall the ...

They may be differently abled, but they do not lack in ability. Yes, I am talking about the more than one billion people in the world who live with some form of disability. They could be persons with ...

The core objective of poverty reduction initiatives is to safeguard the economy and protect human life. This fundamental principle is enshrined in the values of democracy. A robust political system ...

Every February, on Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, Americans rehearse a familiar liturgy. Lincoln is praised as the Great Emancipator, the savior of the Union, the embodiment of moral clarity and ...

Recognizing this week’s World Environment Day reminds us of the evolution of the concept of sustainable development since the phrase was coined in a 1987 United Nations’ report. At that time, ...

The loss of productive assets, household belongings, and other investments has been experienced by farmers and populations affected, but with the right support, they can recover and thrive. They have ...

People across the United States are coming together in big cities to ask Israel and Hamas, a group in Palestine, to stop fighting. I joined this effort too. I'm suggesting that Israel and Palestine ...

To insist that struggle never ends is already to take a position about what kind of politics is possible—and what kind is not. When we place One Battle After Another alongside two of the most ...

How can children thrive without economic development? The economy is a critical factor in addressing child poverty, and it is essential to recognize its significance. Maintaining a strong economy is ...

A Quest for Endless Possibilities and Stability. A desire for enhanced security and opportunities is inspiring numerous young Nepalis to emigrate in pursuit of improved living standards and a brighter ...