The COVID-19 pandemic pushed two of the most disadvantaged groups out of work: women and youth.
Supporting Nepal’s Macroeconomic Forecasting to Strengthen Policy Actions, Nepal Standalone Macro-Fiscal Model,
A tumultuous year of deep uncertainty brought on by multiple overlapping crises in which South Asia was hit by a series of unprecedented shocks. Here's a look back at 2022 in 10 blogs.
Across Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan, climate shocks are undoing decades of developmental growth. In each country, the poor and vulnerable are disproportionately impacted while adaptation and…
Strengthening Systems to Support Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
In Bangladesh, expanding the road safety discourse is a necessary imperative for higher economic growth and female labor force participation.
The government of Bangladesh disaggregates the country's 64 districts into six ecological zones based on hydrological characteristics and climate risks. This plan deems 58 districts to be “…
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From food insecurity and lack of services, to limited or no economic opportunities, millions of Sri Lankans are facing acute risks and deprivations.
The World Bank, the Government of India’s Ministry of Rural Development, BRAC, BOMA, Jeevika, and India’s National Rural Livelihood Mission come together to share the learnings from Bangladesh,…