The Global Youth Wellbeing Index details the performance and provides comparative analysis of 30 countries in terms of overall youth wellbeing and within six domains. The Index is designed to facilitate both thought and action by elevating youth needs and opportunities and young people’s participation on national and global agendas. It also provides public and private sector decision-makers an easier way to understand the big picture, guide actions and investments, and drive progress over time. Source: Global Youth Wellbeing Index, 2014
The calculation of the Ocean Health Index for 2014 represents the first year that the Ocean Health Index has calculated a score for the entire global ocean. This year, Antarctica and the Southern Ocean along with the High Seas or Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) (15 regions as defined by the Food and Agriculture Organization) were also assessed. 1) The highest scoring goals and subgoals were Habitats (91), Biodiversity 83 and Economies & Livelihoods (82). 2) The lowest scoring goals were Tourism & Recreation (44), Food Production (51) and Natural Products (53).
This page surveys gender equality by country and focuses on each country’s promotion of not only women’s rights, but women in positions of power.
Wal-Mart is the Undisputed retail leader in North America and tops the global list of retailers, but the company's international operations in 15 countries outside the United States generate just under 25 percent of annual sales.