🏫 130% Female Enrollment in Australia. Africa's Renewable Energy. US Nursing Home Occupancy.
Chart of the Day #232 looks at Australian Enrollment Rates, Africa's Renewable Energy, and Nursing Homes in the US
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Today's Topics
🏫 Secondary Education. 130% female enrollment rate in Australian secondary education
🍃 Renewable Energy. 35% of Africa’s primary energy from renewables
🧑⚕️ Nursing Homes. Nursing home occupancy has declined over the last decade
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🏫 130% Female Enrollment Rate in Australian Secondary Education
In 2022, secondary education enrollment rates across the Asia-Pacific region revealed disparities driven by gender and national contexts. Australia achieved over-enrollment with rates of 133% for girls and 137% for boys, while Pakistan reported only 38% and 45%, respectively. Regional efforts, like the Asia-Pacific Education Framework and SDG Goal 4, focus on addressing such gaps, emphasizing equitable education access for marginalized and underrepresented groups.
🍃 35% of Africa’s Primary Energy From Renewables
Africa's renewable energy share in total primary energy supply peaked at 51% in 2017 but fell to 35.8% by 2019, indicating increased fossil fuel reliance. Initiatives like the African Union's Agenda 2063, the Nairobi Declaration, and the Desert to Power Initiative aim to enhance renewable capacity and energy access. Collaborative efforts, such as the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) framework, emphasize equitable energy transitions to harness Africa's vast renewable resources for sustainable development.
🧑⚕️ Nursing Home Occupancy has Declined Over the Last Decade
The occupancy rate of certified nursing facilities in the US declined from 86% in 2003 to 75% in 2023, with a sharp drop to 67% during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, initiatives like the CMS's national minimum nurse staffing standard and the Health Workforce Initiative aim to improve care quality and address workforce shortages. Legislative efforts, including the Five-Star Quality Rating System, enhance transparency and accountability in nursing home operations.
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