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podcastQualitative strengthening of economic structure—key to recovery from COVID-19 crisis
- May 14, 2020by Rehman Sobhan, Inam Ahmed - CPD (Bangladesh)
Bangladesh must emphasise on qualitative strengthening of its economic structure to deal with the arising macroeconomic crisis.
Financial inclusion and access to emergency funds in LAC
- in Spanish - May 14, 2020by Carolina Trivelli - Instituto de Estudios Peruanos (IEP)
Women face greater constraints in coping, and recovering from emergencies than men.
Repatriation and Replacement of Lost Foreign Jobs: Handling Labour Migration in Sri Lanka during COVID-19
- May 14, 2020by Bilesha Weeraratne - IPS (Sri Lanka)
Sri Lanka is now faced with the formidable challenge of repatriating large numbers of migrant workers affected by COVID-19.
How Resilient are Female Online Entrepreneurs? Findings from the COVID-19 Shock
- May 14, 2020by Mehnaz Rabbani, Iffat Zahan, Maria Matin - BIGD (Bangladesh)
How female online entrepreneurs who operate on Facebook cope with COVID-19.
Macroeconomic policy stance for FY21 budget
- May 14, 2020by Fahmida Kathun, Khondaker Golam Moazzem, Mustafizur Rahman, Towfiqul Islam Khan - CPD (Bangladesh)
The national budget is going to be formed at a time when the economy is suffering from the fallouts of the coronavirus.
The Coronavirus Pandemic: How to Secure Lives of Migrant Workers
- May 13, 2020by Yamini Aiyar, Anindita Adhikari, Seema Mundoli, Sanjay Sinha - CPR (India)
The realities of migrant workers’ plight, where government initiatives and relief measures have failed.
Bangladesh: Navigating the globalized impact of the pandemic
- May 13, 2020by Mustafizur Rahman - CPD (Bangladesh)
The COVID-19 crisis has added new dimensions and challenges to the increasingly globally integrated economy of Bangladesh.
We are heading towards a bumpy road, but are we prepared?
- May 13, 2020by Khondaker Golam Moazzem - CPD (Bangladesh)
Can a reasonable delay to start business operations result in better outcomes in case of health emergencies?
Tackle climate change with the zeal of the COVID-19 fight
- May 12, 2020by Phoebe Atukunda - ACODE (Uganda)
The economy and well-being of Ugandans is closely tied to the climate. Measures to protect the environment are needed.
The challenges of the new migration
- in Spanish - May 12, 2020by Tania Vásquez - Instituto de Estudios Peruanos (IEP)
Thousands of Peruvians are trying to return to their homes, mostly in rural areas, as a result of COVID-19.
Challenges of revenue mobilisation, deficit financing
- May 12, 2020by Fahmida Kathun, Khondaker Golam Moazzem, Mustafizur Rahman, Towfiqul Islam Khan - CPD (Bangladesh)
The fiscal framework 2020-21 will need to break free from the traditional mould given the impact of the ongoing pandemic.
Phase II: Media Tracking of Domestic Violence, Bangladesh
- May 12, 2020by Pragyna Mahpara - BIGD (Bangladesh)
Following the media coverage of domestic violence during the COVID-19 crisis from 16 March to 9 May 2020.
Phase II: Media Tracking of COVID-19 Crisis Impact on RMG Wages and Employment and Role of Trade Unions
- May 12, 2020by Iffat Jahan Antara - BIGD (Bangladesh)
Media reports on the current situation of the RMG sector during the period 16 April – 9 May 2020.
How does the Humanitarian Law Proposal reach the Second Debate?
- in Spanish - May 12, 2020Grupo FARO (Ecuador)
A comparative table on the second debate for the Humanitarian Law.
Challenges of university education in the context of COVID 19
- in Spanish - May 11, 2020by Marco Castradori - Instituto de Estudios Peruanos (IEP)
The pandemic has unveiled the impact of two decades of economic growth. The weakness of universities is one of those.