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Strengthening the database of the poor, marginalized, and vulnerable households can improve delivery of relief packages.
Bangladesh trained 1.5 million people by linking directly to the real-world needs of employers.
Policies being undertaken in the Pacific are helping businesses move from the informal to the formal sector and generate better jobs.
India should create city-level economic visions, integrate master planning with economic goals, and ensure that a business-friendly regulatory environment extends to local levels.
Labor, health, and safety measures ensure that the rights and welfare of both local and migrant workers are protected.
Access to information, evidence, and policy development help identify situations and monitor the effects of policy interventions.
This piece offers practical advice as to why working with civil society is important in the Pacific and how greater engagement between CSOs, government, and the Asian Development Bank can be achieved.
In Kazakhstan, infection among workers at a road upgrading project was avoided because good occupational safety and health measures were in place.
Significant changes in education and skills development help develop knowledge economies that drive long-term growth.
Promoting the employment of seniors and improving pension schemes can reduce the economic impact of population aging.