International

Analyzing the success of microfinance in developing countries

The concept of microfinance has emerged as a beacon of hope for economic empowerment in developing countries, offering a promising avenue for poverty alleviation and business development. With its ability to provide financial services to the underserved, microfinance institutions have become...

North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, admits his economic plans have failed at a rare political Congress meeting

The North Korea Congress meeting-the first in five years-opened with a speech from the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. In his opening speech, Kim said that “almost all sectors fell a long way short of the set objectives.” North Korea’s economy currently in dire straits North Korea is one of the...