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Investopedia· 2025-09-03 14:30
Food insecurity is a problem in the U.S. and abroad. Households that struggle to afford food may cut back on spending elsewhere and this can have an effect on the market. https://t.co/q33aelFNPW ...
Colonisation to Corruption | Vihaan Abhinand | TEDxDiscovery College Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-19 15:21
Key Observations on Post-Colonial Development - The report highlights a pattern of corruption in post-colonial countries, linking it to weak institutions established during colonization [2][4] - The analysis contrasts Kenya, a country struggling with poverty and corruption, with Hong Kong, a successful global trade hub, both former British colonies [7] - The study suggests that the type of institutions established by colonial powers significantly impacts a country's post-colonial development [4][10] Factors Influencing Development Outcomes - In Kenya, British colonization focused on exploiting labor and raw resources like farms and plantations [7] - In Hong Kong, the British valued the region for its importance in trade with China, prioritizing its economy [8] - Kenya's colonial institutions were designed for segregation and exploitation, while Hong Kong's, despite similar procedures, provided a foundation for future systems [8] - Colonial rule in Kenya involved violent repression and land seizures, whereas in Hong Kong, colonization was largely bureaucratic [9] Recommendations for Addressing Corruption - The report advocates for building stronger, more transparent institutions as a solution to corruption, rather than relying on charity [9] - It emphasizes the importance of transparency, free press, and education in combating corruption [9] - The analysis suggests channeling aid through non-governmental organizations and investing in long-lasting institutions [10] - The report proposes studying successful post-colonial countries like Hong Kong to identify strategies for reducing corruption [11] Numerical Data and Conversions - The report mentions that one in three people in Kenya (population 50 million) go to bed hungry [1] - It states that $3.75 trillion (3750 billion) in aid has been given, but a third of it is lost due to corruption [2] - The report notes that some politicians have net worths exceeding $100 million (100 million) [1]
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Investopedia· 2025-08-03 19:00
Market Trends - Food insecurity is a problem in the U S and abroad [1] - Households struggling to afford food may cut back on spending elsewhere [1] Potential Risks - Reduced household spending due to food insecurity can affect the market [1]
More Than a Meal: The Humanity We Share at the Table | Rosslyn Green | TEDxJHU Salon
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-21 16:54
Hello everyone. My name is Roslin. I am a social worker at the Franciscan Center.We are a ministrybased meal kitchen that serves hot food Monday through Friday to our community free of charge. Uh we're a little bit different because it's not necessarily a grab and go situation. Clients actually get a tray.They put their food on a tray, select what they want from our buffet mine, and they get to sit down in our dining hall. Um, so the table set up at Francis Center, which is what inspires the community appro ...
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Investopedia· 2025-07-04 14:30
Market Trends & Industry Dynamics - Food insecurity is a problem both in the U S and abroad [1] - Households struggling to afford food may reduce spending elsewhere [1] - This reduction in spending can impact the market [1]
Grocery Outlet Announces Fifteenth Annual Independence from Hunger® Campaign
Globenewswire· 2025-06-25 12:30
Core Points - Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has launched its 15th annual Independence from Hunger® (IFH) Food Drive to address food insecurity from June 25 to July 31, 2025 [1][2] - The campaign has collected over $25 million in cash and food donations since its inception in 2011, benefiting local food agencies [1][3] - According to the USDA, 13.5% of U.S. households, or 18 million, face food insecurity, with summer months exacerbating the issue for 22 million children [2] Company Overview - Grocery Outlet is a high-growth, extreme value retailer based in Emeryville, California, operating over 540 stores across multiple states [3] - The company focuses on providing quality, name-brand consumables and fresh products through a network of independently operated stores [3] Campaign Participation - Customers can participate by donating $5 or more to receive a coupon for $5 off a future purchase, purchasing pre-made bags of groceries for donation, or making monetary donations in-store or online [4]
也门气候和健康脆弱性评估(英)2025
Shi Jie Yin Hang· 2025-03-03 06:35
Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry. Core Insights - The Republic of Yemen is facing severe humanitarian and development crises exacerbated by climate change, with a projected GDP growth of 2% in 2024, still significantly lower than the 2014 GDP of USD 22.7 billion [18] - The assessment identifies key climate-related health risks, including food insecurity, waterborne diseases, vector-borne diseases, heat-related morbidity, and risks from flooding [84] Section Summaries Section I: Climate - Yemen's climate is characterized by extreme temperatures and variable rainfall, with an average national warm season maximum of 36.5°C and annual rainfall averaging 190 mm [33][34] - The mean annual temperature has increased by 0.42°C per decade from 1971 to 2020, with projections indicating further increases under high greenhouse gas emission scenarios [35] - Floods are the most significant climate hazard, accounting for 87% of economic losses from natural disasters between 1971 and 2013 [49] Section II: Climate-Related Health Risks - The report assesses six primary climate-related health risks, including food insecurity, waterborne diseases, vector-borne diseases, heat-related health issues, direct exposure to floods, and risks to health infrastructure [84] - Yemen ranks as the 11th most food-insecure country globally, with 17 million people food insecure as of 2022 [90] - Waterborne diseases have been exacerbated by climate-related hazards, with a history of cholera outbreaks affecting millions [102] Section III: Adaptive Capacity and Readiness - The report discusses the need for improved leadership and governance, health information systems, service delivery, and financing to enhance adaptive capacity [31][32] - The assessment highlights the importance of targeting vulnerable populations, particularly internally displaced persons, to increase resilience against climate impacts [21][22] Section IV: Proposed Actions - Proposed actions include strengthening health information systems, improving health service delivery, and enhancing health financing mechanisms to address climate-related health risks [40][41][42] - Further research is recommended to better understand the economic costs of health impacts due to climate change [43]