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A well-crafted action plan has helped women in Bangladesh who want to start small and medium-sized enterprises have a more equal playing field with men.
Institutionalizing gender-responsive public financial management can boost budget inclusiveness and promote evidence-based policies.
Addressing weaknesses in procurement, contract and asset management, and financial management ensures better project management and implementation.
Lessons from the Republic of Korea’s basic skills guarantee policy show how adaptive testing and guidance can ensure learning continuity amid COVID-19.
Shaded rest, clean water, and cooling systems safeguard workers from extreme heat while boosting productivity.
Legislative and regulatory reforms are crucial to shifting toward a seamless, harmonized, and paper-less trade system.
Scale up local-level adaptation by integrating climate adaptation considerations into decentralized governance processes and resources.
Promoting the employment of seniors and improving pension schemes can reduce the economic impact of population aging.
From a policy and economic standpoint, a paid sick leave program for COVID-19 is cost-effective in promoting behaviors that reduce disease spread.
Investments must focus on diverse vaccine platforms, capacity building, and collaborative networks.