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Singapore consolidated its various health and care systems to deliver integrated cost-efficient care for its aging population
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In the People’s Republic of China, a study shows pension income in rural areas improves economic independence and health of older people.
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A pilot project in the Philippines gives livelihood support and coaching to poor households, which helped them cope better with the COVID-19 crisis.
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Policy makers must improve labor market conditions and reduce employment uncertainties as part of their economic stimulus plans.
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Project interventions evolved to create a virtuous cycle in water services, using performance-based contracts, participatory planning, behavioral change campaigns, and institutional reforms.
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Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on women can help policy makers design gender-sensitive measures as part of their economic recovery plan.
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The World Food Programme uses cash transfers not just to feed the hungry but also to give people purchasing power to buy locally, helping to boost economies.
SDG: Goal 2: Zero Hunger -
Large-scale and youth-targeted government policies can mitigate the short- and long-term impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on youth employment in Asia.
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Local government can enhance the developmental impact of remittances, increase migrants’ capacities, and support their communities.
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A migrant-inclusive approach to risk mitigation benefits everyone and leads to better development outcomes.
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The pandemic has called attention to the health and financial well-being of older persons.
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Invest in preparedness and establish a shock-responsive social protection system to weather future shocks and reap dividends from resilience.
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Online learning initiatives fill the gap left by school and business closures and show the way forward after COVID-19.
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A two-stage holistic and evidence-based framework provides urban planners a structured and practical guide for making cities healthy and age-inclusive.
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Policymakers must examine and address the root causes of why certain young people are not in employment, education, or training.