by John Freund, CM | Mar 10, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The Christian Science Monitor has begun a 5 part series on ending poverty. A first step for the global poor – shatter six myths. …. (then) what is true about extreme poverty?
by sjs | Feb 20, 2008 | Evangelization, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
A Brookings Insitute study finds that growing gaps in the education of the rich and poor (and minorities) “could lead to a downturn in opportunities for the poorest families.” Widening disparities in education levels will mean lower mobility in the future...
by sjs | Feb 3, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Partnership’s most recent study of low-income households in Ireland found that many were better off in 2007 than 2006, but that they still face weekly financial shortfalls. The Vincentian Partnership, whose members represent the Society of St....
by annaread | Jan 27, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The World Economic Forum closed today. Its Web site includes links to videos, summaries of the sessions, and publications of the Forum, including their “Global Risk Report” for 2008. Visit the site or go directly to the page of risk reports.
by annaread | Jan 27, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
That’s what seems to be the case, according to the latest survey by the UK’s National Centre for Social Research. Read more.
