Peru has historically been one of the poorest countries in Latin America. However, sustained economic growth has reduced poverty there by more than half. And, in the last ten years, extreme poverty has also been reduced. However, as Vice President Araoz discusses, the country still faces challenges.
It’s a basic principle of fairness, men and women should have the same economic opportunities in life. But in reality, it just doesn’t happen.
For every dollar a man earns, on average, a woman is paid 54 cents. The World Economic Forum predicts, based on today’s rate of progress, it will take mo...
In this week’s Full Frame, host Mike Walter talks with W. Gyude Moore, the former Liberian Minister of Public Works, about the growth of Africa. He discusses Liberia’s struggles and achievements and the impact foreign investment, especially that of China, is making on the continent.
Millions of young people in Africa choose to leave, often in search of a better and more stable life, free from war and disease. But migration brings with it complex challenges. In the second part of his interview, former Liberian Minister of Public Works W. Gyude Moore discusses current African ...
