Category: Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries

The international community has made significant strides towards lifting people out of poverty. The most vulnerable nations – the least developed countries, the landlocked developing countries and the small island developing states – continue to make inroads into poverty reduction. However, inequality still persists and large disparities remain in access to health and education services and other assets.

Additionally, while income inequality between countries may have been reduced, inequality within countries has risen. There is growing consensus that economic growth is not sufficient to reduce poverty if it is not inclusive and if it does not involve the three dimensions of sustainable development – economic, social and environmental.

To reduce inequality, policies should be universal in principle paying attention to the needs of disadvantaged and marginalized populations.

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http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/inequality/

Indigenous Fashion Industry: Case of the SIDS of the Caribbean

Design and Manufacturing Engineering, Educational Services, Engineering Management, Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries, Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns, Goal 17: Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development, Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all, Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation, Government, Manufacturing, Non-Profit/Non-Governmental Organizations, Operations Engineering & Management, Product Design and Development, Supply Chain Management

This paper explores how the Caribbean could build a 100% locally made fashion value stream. It looks at materials, technology, and feasibility, showing a roadmap for sustainable, region-driven fashion. Participation in the global fashion industry

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Building sustainable infrastructure and scaling access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in rural Alabama

Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Services, Ergonomics & Human Factors, Facilities Engineering & Energy Management, Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries, Goal 11: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable, Goal 17: Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development, Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages, Goal 6: Ensure access to water and sanitation for all, Government, Non-Profit/Non-Governmental Organizations

This case study shows how PEER Consultants used sustainable engineering to install wastewater systems in rural Alabama. By involving the community and tailoring solutions to culture and needs, they improved health, equity, and long-term sanitation

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Application of Principal Component Analysis as an Unsupervised Machine Learning to Model Socio-Economic Status of a Community under Natural Disaster

Data Analytics and Information Sciences, Environmental Engineering and Services, Ergonomics & Human Factors, Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries, Goal 11: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable, Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns, Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation, Government, Non-Profit/Non-Governmental Organizations, Operations Engineering & Management, System Design & Engineering

CRISys is a data-driven framework that measures community resilience during disasters using census data and machine learning. It shows how socio-economic factors shape recovery in Jefferson County, TX. Community resilience is defined as an ability

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THE AI-DRIVEN REENGINEERING OF LEGISLATIVE AND POSTAL SYSTEMS: Streamlining Collective Intelligence Towards Sustainable Development

Data Analytics and Information Sciences, Engineering Management, Ergonomics & Human Factors, Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries, Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns, Goal 16: Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies, Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning, Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation, Government, Non-Profit/Non-Governmental Organizations, Operations Research & Analysis

This paper presents “Democratic Ergonomics,” where AI and citizen feedback close gaps in legislative systems. The goal is to make governments more efficient, accountable, and able to get all SDGs back on track. The UN

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THE AI-DRIVEN REENGINEERING OF LEGISLATIVE AND POSTAL SYSTEMS: Streamlining Collective Intelligence Towards Sustainable Development

Data Analytics and Information Sciences, Engineering Management, Ergonomics & Human Factors, Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries, Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns, Goal 16: Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies, Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning, Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation, Government, IISE Annual Conference 2026, Information Engineering, Non-Profit/Non-Governmental Organizations, Operations Engineering & Management

This paper introduces “Democratic Ergonomics,” using AI and feedback systems to make governments more accountable and efficient. The idea is to close gaps in legislation so all SDGs can move forward faster and cheaper. The

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Improving Equity in Access to Urban Parks

Facilities Engineering & Energy Management, Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries, Goal 11: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable, Government, Non-Profit/Non-Governmental Organizations, Operations Research & Analysis, Urban Planning and Development

Abstract: Local parks are foundational for neighborhoods and communities. Yet, disparities persist in who has access to high-quality parks. To support recreational and government agencies in addressing inequities in the distribution and quality of parks,

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Assessing Food Insecurity: A Systematic Perspective

Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries, Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere, Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture, Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages, Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all, Non-Profit/Non-Governmental Organizations, Operations Research & Analysis

Abstract:; Food insecurity is recognized as one of the main public health problems in the United States. According to the US Department of Agriculture, about 10.2 percent of the U.S. households (13.5 million) were food

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How data science can provide nourishment and food security

Data Analytics and Information Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries, Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere, Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture, Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages, Non-Profit/Non-Governmental Organizations, Urban Planning and Development

Hunger is a reality for more than 50 million Americans, with food insecurity affecting 13% of U.S. households. To alleviate this, many receive assistance from nonprofit food banks, pantries and meal programs nationwide. Purdue University

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