Lebanon has faced one of the most severe inflationary crises in recent history, deeply impacting both consumers and businesses. Food prices alone skyrocketed by an astounding 5,803%, shaking household stability and business operations alike. The annualized food...
From Graduation to Employment: Building Skills, Not Just Earning Degrees
For many young graduates, a diploma is no longer enough to guarantee an opportunity. It marks the start of a harder journey, one that demands more than academic success. In 2024, the global challenge of youth unemployment remains high, and the real question is no...
Mind the Gap: Bridging Education and Employment for Lebanese Women
Despite major progress in education over the last 70 years, gender inequality still defines Lebanon's labor market. This blog explores why education alone isn't enough to close the workforce gap and offers actionable insights for change. Read on for more ...
Lebanon’s Airport Evolution: 15 Years of Movement and Change
Airports function beyond being pure transport facilities because they showcase a country's economic state together with its social transformation while revealing its sentiments. These facilities offer narratives which display how the country expands together with its...
The Bitter Truth behind Chocolate: Unveiling Child Employment in Agriculture
This blog post explores the global landscape of child employment, with a special focus on agriculture, and highlights the urgent need for us to become more responsible consumers. Do you remember the first time you tasted chocolate? Chocolate is a symbol of joy and...
Lebanon’s Congestion and the Way Forward for Public Transportation
Lebanon used to have an extensive railway system that spans out major urban centers and other towns in the country however this railway system has been idle since the 1990s, with tracks left to deteriorate.
Beyond Wealth: What Makes a Nation Truly Happy?
"Would you rather cry in a Toyota or a Bentley?" This popular saying suggests that wealth automatically brings happiness. But when we look globally, the story is far more complex. Despite decades of economic development efforts, money alone explains only about 20% of...
Électricité du Peuple: How Lebanon’s People Are Taking the Fight for Energy into Their Own Hands
According to the world bank, 100% of Lebanese people have access to electricity (World Bank, 2023). What does “access” really mean — do a few hours of power for the poor count as accessible? Read about how Lebanon’s people are taking matters into their own hands to remedy the electricity crisis!
Bridging the Survival Gap: The Economic and Geographical Divide in Under-5-Year Child Mortality
Children’s Survival Shouldn’t Depend on Where They Are Born Over the past 25 years, the world has made great progress in reducing child mortality. However, millions of children still die before their fifth birthday. The main reason is where they are born and the...
Early childhood pregnancies – Adolescence 15-19 years: A look at India vs China
Early childhood pregnancies - Adolescence 15-19 years: A look at India vs China Problem: Adolescent pregnancy Early childbearing or pregnancy is a global issue. It is estimated that 13% of adolescent girls aged 15 to 19 give birth before they turn 18. Early pregnancy...
Addressing the Global and Arab Crisis of Out-of-School Girls”
"Imagine a world where millions of young girls wake up every day without access to education. A world where poverty, cultural barriers, and systemic challenges prevent them from achieving their full potential. Unfortunately, this is not a...
Fossil Fuel Consumption Across Countries: A Global Concern
Fossil Fuel Consumption Across Countries: A Global Concern Problem: High Fossil Fuel Consumption and Its Consequences Fossil fuel consumption is considered as a major contributor to the global environmental challenges, including climate change, air pollution, and...
Restoring Education in Syria
1. Problem In 2013, a significant number of children in Syria dropped out of primary school. School closures, displacement, and safety concerns prevented children from accessing education. 2. Problem Evidence Increase in Out-of-School Children: The number of...
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Children Employment Around The World
Reducing Child Employment (Ages 7-14) Problem: Child Labor in Employment In many countries, children between the ages of (7 and 14) are involved in employment instead of going to school. This issue hinders their education, development, and future opportunities....
The Effect of Education on GNI Per Capita in Rwanda
For years, Rwanda faced the challenge of low economic growth, struggling as a low-income nation. One of the primary obstacles holding back progress was limited access to quality education. Without proper schooling, the workforce lacked the skills necessary to drive...
The Powerful Link Between CO2 Emissions, Mortality Rates, Clean Fuel Access, and Women’s Empowerment
This presentation explores the critical connection between CO2 emissions, mortality rates, and access to clean fuels and technology. It delves into how women’s empowerment and sustainable solutions can drive improvements in health outcomes, offering actionable insights for global change.
Wealth and Health: The Economic Factors behind life expectancy and mortality in the GCC and Levant Countries
Health improvement is an objective of all economic-level countries to increase the well-being of populations and reduce mortality. A key indicator of population health is life expectancy at birth which offers a clear picture of how effective health interventions work...