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First introduced as a key element of the social health insurance law passed in Germany in 1883, paid sick leave (PSL…
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Asia and the Pacific
15 Dec 2020
The Pacific is staring at a potential lost decade. The region has been among the most successful in the world in…
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Asia and the Pacific
15 Dec 2020
PPPs have become mainstream for infrastructure development and are sometimes regarded as a “knight on a white horse…
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Asia and the Pacific
15 Dec 2020
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This brief analyzes qualitative evidence to give policy makers a clearer picture of teaching practices in Asia and…
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Afghanistan
15 Dec 2020
The latest NZIER Consensus Forecasts show a substantial upward revision to growth forecasts over the coming year.…
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Asia and the Pacific
14 Dec 2020
This study presents the indications of the presence of a digital divide in Asia through indicators for the region…
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Asia and the Pacific
13 Dec 2020
The study for the Northeast Asia Power System Interconnection indicated that the various benefits of cross-border…
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Asia and the Pacific
11 Dec 2020
The imperative for green businesses in Asia and the Pacific is growing. In many Asian countries, governments are…
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Asia and the Pacific
11 Dec 2020
Following the 2020 United States presidential election, economists have high hopes for the president-elect, Mr.…
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Asia and the Pacific
10 Dec 2020
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This publication comprehensively synthesizes climate characteristics and projections, vulnerability to natural…
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Afghanistan
10 Dec 2020