Ministry of Information Report, 1866

Minister's Report
''This year has been a massive failure on the part of the existing government. With the economy in shambles, political and civil unrest on the rise, and disease or famine around every corner, the nation is sorely in need of serious aid. The Diarchs have appointed a new Senate to gather in the capial to begin legislating solutions to the dozens of political and social issues facing the nation. There is hope that this will be the beginning of a new era for the troubled Thegyan nation.''

Summary
The Minister has concluded that the National Debt sits at ₸16.11 billion, with an interest rate of 5.10% due to our abysal credit rating of C, as assessed by the International Banking Association. This is a debt to GDP ratio of 100%. Our projected budgetary defecit is at ₸15.8 billion for the coming year.

Foreign Intellegence Interference (moderate)
Foreign intellegence services are conducting operations in the country, affecting governance and security. Our regime is unstable, presenting a window of opportunity for foreign powers to exert their influence. They interere with the running of our nation to propmose their own interests. This situation is caused by Low Stability.

Class Riots (high)
Inequality has grown so start that people have actually taken to the streets to redress the differences betweenrich and poor. This is a sign of society collapsing around us. This situation is caused by High Poverty and Massive Inequality.

Homelessness (moderate)
More and more of our citizens are homeless and have tekn to sleeping in the streets. This is having knock-on effects in the areas of crime and violence, andis alo reducing quality of life. Something needs to be done to provide homes for these people! This situation is caused by High Unemployment, High Poverty, and Drug Addictions.

Food Shortage (low)
Our citizens are turning in increasing numbers to charity for their meals each week. This is a worrying sign of extreme poverty and reflects badly on the government. This situation is caused by High Poverty and High Food Price.

Debt Crisis (high)
Our level of government debt has started to case severe fiscal problems. The governments debt has pushed interest rates so high that borrowing costs have become unaffordable for the middle classes. At the same time, fears about as possible government default on its debts are driving away business investment from overseas ad at home. This situation is caused by Massive Government Debt.

Uncompetitive Economy (moderate)
Oour workers lack relative productivity and competitivenessis causing our exports to fall and a flood of cheap imports. This is having a negative effect on our local companies which cannot compete globally. This situationn is caused by Poor Wages and Low Productivity.

Skills Shortage (moderate)
Businesses tell us that they cannot find enough skilled or trained laborers to employ. The current economy is quickly outpacing our undereducated and undertrained worker enviornment. This is going to have a serious impact on our economy. This situation is caused by Outdated Technology and Poor Education.

Hospital Shortages (high)
There simply aren't enough hospital beds to go around. The problem is especially bad amongst the poor, who cannot even afford private healthcare. This is caused by Low Private Healthcare and High Healthcare Demand.

Contagious and Respirator Disease (moderate)
Our population is falling to a high contagious illness that is keeping record numbers of people sick. This situation is caused by Low Private Healthcare, High Poverty, and Hospital Shortages.

Drug Addiction (moderate)
Hard drugs ae being traded freely in urban areas. Our young citizens are becoming addicted to dangerous narcotics and opiates. This is likely to fuel crime as well as being a disaster for health. This situation is caused by Unemployment, Poverty, and Prison Overcrowding.

Alcohol Abuse (high)
We have a serious problem with alcohol abuse in large quantities. This is bad for citizen health, as well as a factor in increasing crime and disorder. This situation is caused by High Unemployment, High Poverty, and Massive Alcohol Consumption.

Prison Overcrowding (high)
Our prison infrastructure is not able to cope with the number of people who are incarcerate. Prisoners are sharing cells in large numbers, introducting serious safety issues. This situation is caused by Massive Crime.

Urban Riots (high)
The citizens have taken to the streets to voice their concerns. There are violent protests and riots taking place all over the nation. This situation is caused by High Unemployment, Massive Poverty, and Crime.

Ghettos and Race riots (high)
A combination of immigration, street cime, and racial tension has led to our communities splintering into racial ghettos, leading to violent clashes between different ethnic groups. This situation is caused by Vigilante Mobs, Street Crime, High Unemployment, and Massive Racial Tension.