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podcastThe Health Sector in Ecuador
- in Spanish - July 15, 2020Grupo FARO (Ecuador)
COVID-19 has put pressure on the National Health System, reflected in the high demand for medical and hospital care services.
Chapter 4: Organic Law on Humanitarian Support to Combat the Health Crisis arising from COVID-19
- in Spanish - July 15, 2020Grupo FARO (Ecuador)
The Law on Humanitarian Support provides procedures, where debtors and creditors can agree on the restructuring of debts.
The health scenario conditions the economy
- in Spanish - July 15, 2020by Ricardo Carciofi - CIPPEC (Argentina)
What would the constraints on the near future of the economy be as a result of the health situation?
Effects of COVID-19 on youth employment
- in Spanish - July 14, 2020FUSADES (El Salvador)
For every 1% increase in adult unemployment, youth unemployment grows by an average of 2%.
The labour market implications of COVID-19 for Bangladeshi women
- July 14, 2020by Sayema Haque Bidisha, Avinno Faruk - BIGD (Bangladesh)
Women are most likely to suffer the greatest impact from the crisis - economically, physically and mentally.
Pandemic, Economy and Response Mechanism: An overview
- July 14, 2020by Sana Malik, Ali Rehmat - SDPI (Pakistan)
An overview of the COVID-19 pandemic impact on health and economy in developed and developing countries.
Fiscal rules during COVID-19: which anchor will hold?
- July 14, 2020by Muhangi Jossy - EPRC (Uganda)
Increased borrowing will test t fiscal rules and increase citizens' concern about the government’s ability to boost the economy.
Distance Education during and after COVID-19: Long Road Ahead for Sri Lanka
- July 13, 2020by Ashani Abayasekara - IPS (Sri Lanka)
Sri Lanka, needs to take rapid and decisive action in improving the delivery of equitable and quality remote learning opportunities.
Ensuring food security for all
- July 13, 2020by Fahmida Kathun - CPD (Bangladesh)
As the world suffers from the pandemic, the need to build inclusive food systems has become more important than ever before.
Tax Revenue Collection January - May 2020
- in Spanish - July 13, 2020Grupo FARO (Ecuador)
Due to the economic slowdown caused by the pandemic, there will be a significant decrease in tax revenues.
Labour market in times of health crisis: employment decline and regulatory changes
- in Spanish - July 10, 2020Grupo FARO (Ecuador)
Data on the decline in employment, as well as a reduction in working hours in the country.
Regional Declaration LATERAL- It is urgent to rethink and reduce tax expenditures
- in Spanish - July 10, 2020Grupo FARO (Ecuador)
A request that Latin American governments, in the face of the pandemic, be transparent and review all existing tax expenditures.
Chapter 3: Organic Law on Humanitarian Support to combat the health crisis resulting from the COVID- 19
- in Spanish - July 10, 2020Grupo FARO (Ecuador)
The Law on Humanitarian Support proposes several measures to support the sustainability of employment. What do these measures imply?
Using COVID-19 to Build Resilience in Systems
- July 9, 2020by Anantha Lakshmi Paladugula, Indu K Murthy - CSTEP (India)
This pandemic highlighted the need to focus on ecosystems in economic growth.
COVID-19: an opportunity to build resilient food systems in Africa
- July 8, 2020by Maam Suwadu Sakho-Jimbira - IPAR (Senegal)
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on food systems show the need to start reflecting on the future of African agriculture.