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From a policy and economic standpoint, a paid sick leave program for COVID-19 is cost-effective in promoting behaviors that reduce disease spread.
Jobseekers now have a better chance of finding work with online platforms doubling as learning providers and job matchmakers.
The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) shifted the focus to learning from schooling and helped design pedagogy to address learning gaps.
To obtain development gains through digital investments, invest in their analog complements: policy and infrastructure.
An evaluation of possible project impacts helps preserve culturally and environmentally important sites and protect nearby communities.
Smart planning and spending improves public services and raises productivity, attracting more private capital and labor and sustaining growth.
Myanmar is putting in place a national safeguards system to better balance rapid economic growth and environmental sustainability.
Efforts are needed to get third parties engaged in the emissions market.
Basic infrastructure needs to be put in place before blockchain fintech can solve persistent problems that hold back growth and job creation.
Proactive government policies and strong institutions help reduce the human and economic costs of COVID-19.