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.
Bridging the Digital Divide to Widen Financial Services in Central Asia Creating an enabling environment for financial technology and innovation and building public trust are key to encouraging more people to bank.
Using Paid Sick Leave as a Tool for COVID-19 Control From a policy and economic standpoint, a paid sick leave program for COVID-19 is cost-effective in promoting behaviors that reduce disease spread.
How Developing a Holistic Approach Can Improve Care for Older Persons Singapore consolidated its various health and care systems to deliver integrated cost-efficient care for its aging population
Pricing the Priceless: Measuring the Value of Healthy Aging Successful adaptation to older population age structures requires a policy focus on measuring and improving the social value of medical care.
How Rural Pensions in the PRC Impact Older Persons' Well-being and Their Families In the People’s Republic of China, a study shows pension income in rural areas improves economic independence and health of older people.
Building Resilience of the Poor through the Graduation Approach A pilot project in the Philippines gives livelihood support and coaching to poor households, which helped them cope better with the COVID-19 crisis.
Easing the Debt Burden through Sustained Credit Support Financial support and credit rehabilitation can help financially vulnerable borrowers to repay their debts amid economic impacts of COVID-19.