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podcastOpinion poll - April 2020
- in Spanish - April 25, 2020Instituto de Estudios Peruanos (IEP)
An assessment of the relationship between the social, economic, political and digital factors of the pandemic in Peru.
COVID-19: What fiscal steps are needed to ensure food security
- April 25, 2020by Gurpreet Singh, Nilachala Acharya - CBGA (India)
Farmers are facing financial crunch at a time when the rabi crop is ready to be harvested and the kharif season is to soon start.
A global action plan for developing countries to address the coronavirus crisis: Southern perspectives
- April 24, 2020by Debapriya Bhattacharya, Lorena Alcázar, Andrea Ordóñez, Tausi Kida - Southern Voice
Urgent action required to address the health and socio-economic costs should include global plans on aid and finance, trade, and food security.
Human Development Grant in Ecuador
- in Spanish - April 24, 2020Grupo FARO (Ecuador)
This grant is one of the most critical programs in place to mitigate the economic effects of the crisis.
Congress' chance to gain legitimacy
- in Spanish - April 24, 2020by Martín Böhmer - CIPPEC (Argentina)
Argentina’s institutions have a reputation of being untrustworthy and lacking cooperation. Now is a chance to operate efficiently.
COVID 19 and the Informal Sector in Nigeria: The Socio-Economic Cost Implications
- April 24, 2020by Thelma Obiakor - CSEA (Nigeria)
Daily wage earners who depend on a physical location to generate income are affected the most and receive the least support.
The Widening Gap Between the Digital ‘Haves’ and ‘Have-Nots’ in the COVID-19 Reality
- April 24, 2020by Natasha Palansuriya - CEPA (Sri Lanka)
In Sri Lanka, the digital divide leaves only a minority able to carry out their day to day work.
Electoral Promotion Fund
- in Spanish - April 24, 2020Grupo FARO (Ecuador)
The Humanitarian Law suggests eliminating any allocation to electoral, or election-related, publicity and promotion.
Rethinking UGC’s Directive to Stop Online Tests: Going Back or Moving Forward?
- April 24, 2020by Aanmona Priyadarshini - BIGD (Bangladesh)
The limitations of online teaching are not a reason to halt exams. A coalition across stakeholders is needed for creative solutions.
Compilation of Proposals to Address the COVID-19 Crisis
- in Spanish - April 24, 2020Grupo FARO (Ecuador)
Proposals from different actors, including the government, on economic measures to confront the crisis in Ecuador.
Supporting field workers to combat COVID-19
- April 24, 2020by Avani Kapur, Rajika Seth - CPR (India)
Field workers are playing a critical role in helping communities access government schemes and services.
Three ways India could streamline its Covid-19 relief measures to protect vulnerable citizens
- April 24, 2020by Avani Kapur - CPR (India)
Developing a decentralised, community-led and inclusive response will be crucial.
Covid-19 Pandemic Emergence of a new Geopolitical Perspective
- April 24, 2020by Ayesha Ilyas - SDPI (Pakistan)
To avoid long-term conflict, the governance, economic and security structures must be transformed for common goods globally.
Invisible Sanitation Workers @ Covid 19 Lockdown: Voices From 10 Cities
- April 24, 2020by Shubhagato Dasgupta, Tripti Singh, Anju Dwivedi - CPR (India)
Despite precarious working conditions, sanitation workers provide an essential service at the cost of their safety, health, and dignity.
Google data: general restriction at Easter decreased walkouts by 95%
- in Spanish - April 23, 2020by Hugo Ñopo, Nelly Luna Amancio - GRADE (Peru)
Did the walkout strategy by gender work?