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Small and medium-sized enterprises contribute significantly to reducing inequality among Southeast Asian countries.
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Brunei Darussalam
06 Aug 2023
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The combined effect of remittance inflows and institutional quality may have a dampening effect on long-term economic growth.
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Nepal
05 Aug 2023
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Government financial aid is associated with a lower probability of a decline in family business income and a higher probability of adopting coping strategies.
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Afghanistan
03 Aug 2023
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Inclusive participatory approaches to decision-making can increase the impact of programs, but fully engaging in these processes is costly.
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Bangladesh
03 Aug 2023