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Climate change has already resulted in climate-related extreme events of greater frequency and/or
intensity. This, along with long-term changes in average conditions (whether in temperature or…
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New ways of protecting people are needed. Together, we can shape the future of social protection in ways that ensure broad gains for societies in general, and the poorest in particular. This video…
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Good governance of social protection systems is one of the preconditions for the effective
realization of human rights. Governance starts at the highest levels of policymaking —…
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Social protection systems help poor and vulnerable people cope with crises and shocks, find jobs, invest in the health and education of their children, and protect the aging population. Social…
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Despite the unprecedented worldwide expansion of social protection during the COVID-19 crisis, more than 4 billion people around the world remain entirely unprotected. This is a pivotal moment to…
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Effective mainstreaming of
disability issues requires the inclusion of persons with disabilities in decision-making in all areas
of policymaking, at all levels of government and elsewhere,…
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Children and adolescents face significant
barriers in securing access to health care —including vaccination
schemes— and to education. They are also at a higher risk
of falling behind…
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Explores the concept of universal social protection and examines the protection over the complete life cycle. To make health for all a reality, all people must have access to high quality services…
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In this special episode, join Professor Jeffrey Sachs, Ms. María
Fernanda Espinosa, and Professor K. Srinath Reddy for their discussion of The Lancet Commission Report on
lessons for the…
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Kavaja General Hospital Project in Albania was aimed to complement the efforts of the Government of Albania in maintaining appropriate health standards for the population and to specifically provide…
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Islamic capital markets have demonstrated unprecedented success in generating finance for corporate and public sectors. Sukuk (Islamic bonds) have been a particularly important Islamic capital market…
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Public healthcare systems around the world aim to provide quality healthcare. However, healthcare systems are complex, with many decisions being made under pressure. For example, a commonly reported…
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The chapter focuses on how markets and supply chains connect farmers and consumers around the world and on the implications of global trade of agricultural commodities for the health and wellbeing of…
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This chapter addresses how communities’ traditional health practices can contribute to their well-being and to achieving quality health care for all. Examples are introduced to see how…
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This chapter addresses how living heritage can contribute to achieving food security. Learners explore how communities have built considerable traditional knowledge developing techniques based on the…
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Today we will discuss the effects of what economists call "exogenous shocks," or shocks external to our systems of economy and society on the lives of poor people. We will examine the ways…
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