Poverty

John Kerry’s claim that poverty causes terrorism underscores America’s continued failure to understand terrorists.

Near the country’s most famous tourist destination, some 300 people live in the direst conditions imaginable.

Beijing and Delhi complement each other nicely. While China has development down, India excels at the political.

A new World Bank note finds that Asian countries have reduced the number of people living in poverty — but work remains.

While Laos has been the beneficiary of rapid economic growth, not all are seeing its benefits.

As Vietnam’s population moves to the cities, the poor struggle for the most basic of human needs. Will they be left behind?

Governments are spending vast sums to reduce crushing poverty. While the cause is a noble one the reasoning and approach may be faulty.

Indians are taking up the banner of “giving back”. Many more might join if incentives to do so could be enhanced.

India’s National Food Security Bill is aimed at offering subsidized food for hundreds of millions. Will it pass?

India has just hosted its first Formula 1 race. But with millions still in poverty, should it be spending money this way?

India’s government backtracks over controversial planned benchmarks for what constitutes poverty.

India’s government has caused a storm with its plan to redefine urban and rural poverty levels.