Sunday, October 17, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday released a statement thanking Canadian small business owners for their “dedication, perseverance, and innovation,” less than a week before a number COVID-19 pandemic financial support programs for...
Friday, September 17, 2021
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today released a report warning that millions of renters and their families may suffer previously avoided economic harms of the COVID-19 pandemic as federal and state relief programs end. The report, “...
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Low-income immigrants in the US who struggled to afford basic needs during the coronavirus pandemic avoided seeking government benefits and other assistance because of immigration-related concerns, according to a new report by the Urban Institute.
Friday, May 14, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated housing insecurity for millions of low- and moderate-income renters....
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Governments need to tailor their financial support to citizens and organizations in response to COVID-19. The IMF recommends targeted support to vulnerable houses and focused support to viable firms. Support also needs to focus on a green, digital, and...
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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
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While most of us understand the importance of housing, the nuts and bolts of how housing markets and...
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America, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Mexico
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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
There is a need to reimagine social protection for the most vulnerable as unemployment rate among head of households doubled to 15% in December. The government will need to provide more targeted assistance to lower-income families in urban...
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
The Budget for 2021-22 (April-March) also proposes to launch a portal that would collect relevant information on gig economy workers, including those working in building and construction, among others.
Monday, January 25, 2021
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame on Monday welcomed the proposed establishment of a global social protection fund, saying it will build resilience among societies to help them navigate the economic impact of future pandemics.
Monday, December 28, 2020
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A year has passed since the world learnt about the attack of the novel coronavirus. Countries around the...