Union budget 2023-24
Finance Minister has presented the Union Budget 2023 in Parliament. Among the key takeaways are big incentives under the new income tax regime and a big push in capex. As the Finance Minister presented
Economy
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Negotiations by workers in the informal economy
Negotiations are a valuable and important tool for increasing the voice of workers in the informal economy. This paper provides empirical evidence from Africa, Asia and the Americas on negotiations and
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COVID-19 economic impacts and social protection in African low and middle income countries
The COVID-19 pandemic massively slowed down worldwide economic growth and poverty increased. At the onset of the pandemic, many governments put in place various containment measures such as restricting
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The adaptation economy: the case for early action on climate adaptation in emerging markets
The Adaptation Economy, which investigates the need for climate adaptation investment in 10 markets – including China, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Failure to invest the bare minimum needed to withstand
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Counting the cost 2022: a year of climate breakdown
<p>This new report by Christian Aid shows that floods, cyclones and drought killed and displaced millions of people across the globe in places which have done little to cause the climate crisis.</p>
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South Asia’s path to resilient growth
South Asia’s Path to Sustainable and Inclusive Growth highlights the remarkable development progress in South Asia and how the region can advance in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Steps include
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The effect of COVID-19 and associated lockdown measures on household consumption, income, and employment: evidence from sub-Saharan African countries
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused huge economic disruptions that affect food and nutrition security in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). At the onset of the pandemic, many governments put in
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Public expenditures and inequality in Asia-Pacific: understanding the relationship
This paper was prepared as part of background research for the Economic and Social Survey for Asia and the Pacific 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of inclusive and resilient
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Nigeria development update: Nigeria's choice
Nigeria’s economy needs to grow faster to reduce poverty. Despite favorable global oil prices, “business as usual” economic management is not delivering desired outcomes and, even if a crisis is avoided
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Preparedness for the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): action taken by the Government on the Observations/Recommendations of the Public Accounts Committee contained in their 32nd report (17th Lok Sabha)
This report of the Public Accounts Committee deals with the Action Taken by the Government on the Observations and Recommendations of the Committee contained their Thirty-Second report of the Public Committee
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Infrastructure financing trends in Africa 2019-2020
The report on Infrastructure Financing Trends (IFT) 2019-2020 was prepared in highly unusual period during which the COVID-19 pandemic upended many economic and social trends worldwide.All countries were