Vietnam has reduced its poverty rate significantly, from almost 50% of people living on less than $3.20 a day a decade ago to fewer than 10% now.
Read MoreBenin is 126th in the overall Prosperity Index rankings. Since 2010, Benin has moved up the rankings table by 2 places.
Benin performs most strongly in Safety & Security and Personal Freedom but is weakest in Social Capital. The biggest improvement compared to a decade ago came in Enterprise Conditions.
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16 November, 2020
If this time is about anything, it is for each nation to decide its character and who it wants to be. The decisions we make now will create the foundation for our nations…
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As well as tracking the performance of nations to date, the Prosperity Index also provides an invaluable framework for nations to assess their strengths and weaknesses as they…
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The reasons for the region’s increase in prosperity, and issues holding back further improvement, are outlined below.
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The changes in the region's prosperity over the last decade are outlined below.
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