How Cash Assistance Empowers People and Markets 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.
Putting Youth Employment at the Center of Asia's Pandemic Recovery 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.
The Role of Local Authorities in Central Asia's Migration Governance Local government can enhance the developmental impact of remittances, increase migrants’ capacities, and support their communities.
Coming Out Stronger from COVID-19: Policy Options on Migrant Health and Immigration A migrant-inclusive approach to risk mitigation benefits everyone and leads to better development outcomes.
Social Protection Interventions as Medium- and Long-Term Responses to the Pandemic Invest in preparedness and establish a shock-responsive social protection system to weather future shocks and reap dividends from resilience.
COVID-19 an Eye-Opener for Sri Lanka to Gear Up for Population Aging The pandemic has called attention to the health and financial well-being of older persons.
Policy Lessons from Coursera: Mitigating Education Disruptions and Job Loss Online learning initiatives fill the gap left by school and business closures and show the way forward after COVID-19.
How to Develop a Healthy and Age-Friendly City A two-stage holistic and evidence-based framework provides urban planners a structured and practical guide for making cities healthy and age-inclusive.
Lowering the Rate of NEETs in Sri Lanka Policymakers must examine and address the root causes of why certain young people are not in employment, education, or training.
How to Conduct Environmental Due Diligence Remotely The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need for creative strategies in conducting an off-site compliance review.