In my efforts to contribute to poverty eradication, I have heard stories of large sums of money being given to the poor and considerable support for livelihoods as a strategy for eradicating poverty. I have also witnessed significant investments in education, which is regarded as a key solution to poverty. I have observed, too, many …
Carbon Credits, Rural Gains: Zimbabwe’s New Path to Ending Poverty
As the urgency of the global climate crisis intensifies, carbon credits are emerging as one of the most promising market-driven solutions to climate change. However, behind every carbon credit lies a rural community, often in the Global South, where poverty is deeply entrenched. These communities not only provide a conducive environment for implementing carbon projects …
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Contributing to the Global Dialogue on Poverty: My SAGE Feature for the Second World Summit on Social Development, Doha 2025
Last month, I was commissioned by SAGE’s International Journal of Community and Social Development to write a special feature on ending global poverty. The article, now published and accessible here, is part of a Special Issue intended to inform and influence deliberations at the Second World Summit on Social Development, scheduled for November 2025 in …
A Royal Affair in Harare: My Invitation to the King of Britain’s Birthday Celebration
Photo Credit: UK in Zimbabwe Last week, I had the distinct honour of attending, for the second time, the birthday celebration of His Majesty the King of Britain, graciously hosted by the British Ambassador, Pete Vowles, at the official residence in Harare. I am both grateful for and humbled by the invitation to this prestigious …
Nature-based Solutions: A transformative pathway to ending poverty
As I was exploring the potential focus for my MA thesis, I had the opportunity to consult with Professor Robert Chambers to discuss my ideas and get his insights on them. What was foremost on my mind was the issue of seasonal poverty or seasonality, prompted by Robert Chamber's work on the topic, the discussions …
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Now that the COP29 dust has settled, a silo approach to tackling climate change and poverty will not effectively address either challenge
Photo credit: IIED As I write this blog, Cyclone Chido is calming down in Zimbabwe, my home country, after causing significant destruction of houses, infrastructure and livelihoods, as well as injuries and tragic loss of life in Mayotte, Madagascar, Mozambique and Malawi, as reported here, here, here and here. The cyclone comes on the heels …
The 2024 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index Report is out! What does it reveal about global poverty and efforts to eradicate it?
On the 17th October 2024, the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (Global MPI) report was unveiled. The release date of the report was, I strongly believe, intentional since October 17 marks the International Day for Poverty Eradication, a momentous day when, as I blogged here, countries worldwide take stock of their poverty eradication efforts and reaffirm …
The forthcoming book, ‘Empathy Fix’ by Dr Keetie Roelen, promises to contribute significantly to poverty eradication
The world aspires to end poverty in all its forms by 2030. However, as I shared here, this admirable aspiration is out of reach. Could this mean it is impossible to eradicate poverty in our lifetime? Certainly not! A world free of poverty is very attainable in our lifetime, as I blogged here. The persistence …
Blessing Gweshengwe PhD 