This chapter aims to outline a framework for examining the impact pathways between non-communicable diseases (NCDs), human capital (HC), and end outcomes - primarily healthy longevity, inclusive growth...
In recognition of the growing inequality of opportunity for ethnic minorities, the Government of Vietnam has expanded the social assistance system to explicitly cover ethnic minorities. However, ethnic ...
China has used its social protection and jobs (SPJ) system as a core and timely element of its COVID-19 response package for the poor, workers, and firms. China rapidly deployed an emergency assistance...
Forces disrupting markets and changing the nature of work present a fundamental challenge to prevailing employment-based risk-sharing policies in countries at all levels of development. These forces...
This note aims to outline a long-term vision for the social protection (SP) system in Vietnam. It brings together disparate lines of SP policy and operational system engagements across the three pillars...
This note aims to outline a long-term vision for the social protection (SP) system in Vietnam. It brings together disparate lines of SP policy and operational system engagements across the three pillars...
Although Cambodia has become one of the world’s leaders in poverty reduction, two-thirds of its population remains poor or economically vulnerable, with a large number of households moving in and out...
Global economic activity is showing little sign of improvement in 2016, but growth in the emerging East Asia and the Pacific remains resilient. In Vietnam economic activity moderated in the first half...
Global economic activity is showing little sign of improvement in 2016, but growth in the emerging East Asia and the Pacific remains resilient. In Vietnam economic activity moderated in the first half...
Over the years pension systems have been an essential policy tool for the economic protection of older adults across countries and regions. But in a context of widespread inequality, not everyone enjoys...
The population in East Asia and Pacific is aging rapidly, raising concerns about the implications for the region’s economic future. This report aims to crystallize what is known about the rapidly changing...
The population in East Asia and Pacific is aging rapidly, raising concerns about the implications for the region’s economic future. This report aims to crystallize what is known about the rapidly changing...
Myanmar has a mix of contributory and non-contributory programs providing some elements of social security but for a very small section of the population. The government is considering reformsto its...
In the six months since the previous East Asia and Pacific economic update, the regional economic landscape has been dominated by two key developments in the global economy. First, there has been a...
Global growth momentum accelerated during the second and third quarters of 2013, while many downside risks lingered in the background. Strengthening of global growth momentum will help developing East...
China is at a critical juncture in its economic transition. A comprehensive reform of its pension and social security systems is an essential element of a strategy aimed toward achieving a harmonious...