Harnessing Administrative Data for Evidence-Based Labor Policy Making Crises like a pandemic underscore the importance of alternative sources of high-quality and timely data in developing effective measures.
Looking after Workers’ Well-Being in an Infrastructure Project Experience from a hydropower project in Pakistan shows how construction workers’ welfare, which is usually overlooked, can be served better.
Designing Proactive Policies to Combat Child Malnutrition in Sri Lanka Nutrition-specific interventions should target the first 1,000 days, promote behavioral change, and focus on the most vulnerable.
Women Left Behind: Gender Disparities in Health Insurance Utilization in India Gender-targeted strategies are needed to improve health care for women under India’s universal medical insurance program.
Improving Public Service Delivery through Rural Centers The Republic of Korea is revitalizing rural centers to improve the quality of life in rural areas.
Three Priorities toward Achieving Youth Pandemic Recovery Young people identify digitalization, strong participatory processes, and an inclusive labor market as priorities to improve livelihood opportunities amid COVID-19.
Developing Sustainable Water and Sanitation in Central Asia's Rural Areas Policymakers should focus on long-term strategic plans such as zoning of territories based on potential water sources when designing water and sanitation solutions for communities.
Analyzing the Role of Resource Governance in the Social Progress of Mining-Dependent Countries An enabling environment and strong governance lead to better socioeconomic outcomes.
Strengthening the Financial Security of Older Persons in Sri Lanka Promoting the employment of seniors and improving pension schemes can reduce the economic impact of population aging.
Easing the Burden of Disease on the Poor through Financial Protection In the People’s Republic of China, reducing the risk of illness-induced poverty entails raising the poor’s financial protection and health system reforms.