Tuesday, November 23, 2021
New and innovative social protection solutions are urgently required to strike a balance between the provision of safety nets, promote financial resilience and human capital development, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
A menos de diez años para cumplir con la Agenda 2030 y con los 17 Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS), queda claro que necesitamos redefinir acciones prioritarias, articular esfuerzos y avanzar más rápido para lograrlos. Pocos países han hecho los...
Monday, August 30, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased number of social protection measures to help people cope with economic challenges. A total of 4648 policy measures that addressed the economic and health challenges of the pandemic were identified worldwide...
Monday, August 30, 2021
The economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in major setbacks in addressing global poverty levels. In this context, almost every country in the world has expanded, adapted, or developed new social protection measures. Some 1.3 billion...
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Social Protection is a human right. Yet, according to the ILO, 4 billion people worldwide live without the peace of mind and security that it offers. The socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted glaring inequalities and deficiencies...
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America, Barbados, Saint Lucia
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Saturday, June 19, 2021
The impact of COVID-19 on the world of work featured prominently in the June segment of the first virtual International Labour Conference. Conclusions on social protection and the application of international labour standards were adopted on the final...
Friday, June 18, 2021
Universal health coverage (UHC) is a global health priority and access to health care services is one of the most important components of social security. The COVID-19 pandemic has once again highlighted the need for universal access to affordable care....
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Africa, Rwanda, Asia, Indonesia, South Korea, Turkey
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Thursday, May 27, 2021
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COVID-19 has brought unprecedented economic and development challenges but it also offers opportunities for...
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Asia, South Korea, Oceania, Australia
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Thursday, April 29, 2021
Policymakers from 50 Asian and Pacific countries today called for a “whole-of-society” response to COVID-19 and encouraged coordinated action across the region to mitigate the economic and social devastation brought on by the pandemic.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Health systems across the world are under severe pressure to contain and mitigate the infection rate of COVID-19. The pandemic is revealing serious vulnerabilities and gaps in the health systems of many countries. These are impacting the capacities to...
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Asia, Indonesia, South Korea
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