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Posted on June 10, 2024
By S M Sehgal Foundation
“The rich get richer, and the poor get poorer”
~Percy Bysshe Shelley, A Defence of Poetry
Laser land levelling. Photo: Sehgal Foundation
This aphorism, published in 1840, may seem outdated in a twenty-first-century world driven by digitization and artificial intelligence. However, despite technological advancements, significant opportunities for growth remain. An Oxfam report on inequality in India highlights that 5 percent of Indians now own over 60 percent of the country’s wealth, while the bottom 50 percent possess only 3 percent. With 65 percent of the population residing in rural areas, a focus on rural development is crucial for balanced and inclusive progress. Efforts to address rural poverty show promising results. For instance, a study by the State Bank of India revealed a decline in rural poverty from 25.7 percent in 2011–12 to 7.2 percent in 2022–23. Despite this progress, millions remain in poverty, underscoring the need for continued focus on sustainable development.
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Posted on June 7, 2024
By Aisha Jumaan, President, Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation
Food baskets distribution. Photo: YRRF
Yemen, a country rich in history and culture, faces significant challenges due to prolonged conflict and economic instability. The Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation (YRRF) is actively working to address these issues through initiatives aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1 (No Poverty) and 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).
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Posted on May 28, 2024
By Kirsten Gagnaire, Founder & CEO, Kati Collective
For the past several years, the term “localization” has been held up as the Holy Grail purporting that if the entire global health and development system moves in this direction, all will be solved.
We’re all for being problem solvers, but first, what does localization actually mean? How does an organization implement it? For large, multi-lateral agencies, in particular, the reality of localization is far more complex and far-reaching than many people might expect.
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