Good Health and Well-Being
Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of Hurricane Dorian and the COVID-19 Pandemic on MSMEs in The Bahamas
янв. 2022
Working Paper
This report provides an assessment of the social and economic impact and efficacy of post Dorian and COVID support programmes on micro, small and mid-sized enterprises in Grand Bahama and Abaco, as well as Recommendations for policy development to improve resiliency, promote social and economic recovery and mitigate the impact of future disaster on MSMES. This report links the available institutional research on the distinct and separate impacts of Hurricane Dorian and COVID-19 with new data collected from an online survey created on the KOBO Humanitarian platform in collaboration with UNDP SURGE Data Hub, Country Support Management Team of the UNDP Crisis Bureau. The survey, launched from November 2020 to February 2021 and promoted via radio and social media, received 486 responses from affected owners of MSMEs in Grand Bahama and Abaco, some of whom had been displaced because of the storm. The respondents represent almost 14 percent of all registered MSMEs on the islands prior to Hurricane Dorian.
When Juncture Meets Structure
мар. 2022
Working Paper
The book “When Juncture Meets Structure: Vignettes on Development and the COVID-19 Crisis in Latin America and the Caribbean” is based on the “Graph for Thought” series, and brings together 30 data-driven vignettes to tell the story of structural development challenges in the LAC region and how this is changing in the wake of the pandemic.
تقرير حالة الهجرة الدولية في المنطقة العربية لعام 2025 العلاقة بين الهجرة والتنمية: مساراتٌ نحو الازدهار: موجز سياسي
июн. 2025
Working Paper
لقد شهدت العلاقة بين الهجرة والتنمية اهتماما متزايدا في السنوات الأخيرة، على الصعيدين العالمي والإقليمي، مما يعكس الأثر العميق لتنقّل السكان على بلدان المنشأ وبلدان المقصد داخل المنطقة وخارجها. وتتناول طبعة عام 2024 من تقرير حالة الهجرة الدولية في المنطقة العربية العلاقة الهامة بين الهجرة والتنمية في منطقة تمر بتحولات ديموغرافية واقتصادية واجتماعية وتكنولوجية تحويلية. ويقدم التقرير تحليلا لاتجاهات الهجرة والتحديات والفرص، مع التركيز على الدور المزدوج للهجرة بوصفها محركا ونتاجا للتنمية. وتسلط الرؤى الرئيسية الضوء على إمكانات الهجرة للمساهمة بشكل إيجابي في المجتمعات المضيفة وبلدان المنشأ. فالمهاجرون يجلبون مهارات ومعارف وتنوّعات ثقافية قيّمة، بينما تدعم التحويلات المالية الأسر وتقلل من الفقر وتحفّز النمو الاقتصادي. لكنّ تحقيق هذه النتائج يتطلب سياسات تحمي حقوق المهاجرين وتعظّم مساهماتهم في التنمية. هذا وإنّ التعاون الإقليمي ضروري أيضا، حيث إن الطبيعة المترابطة للبلدان العربية تعني أن سياسات الهجرة في بلد من البلدان قد تؤثر بشكل كبير على جيرانه. ويقدم هذا التقرير خارطة طريق لتسخير إمكانات الهجرة، مع التصدي للتحديات التي تواجهها. فمن خلال اعتماد نهج شامل واستشرافي، يمكن للمنطقة العربية أن تنصّب الهجرة كمصدر للقوة والقدرة على الصمود والازدهار المشترك.
Situation Report on International Migration in the Arab Region 2025, Migration-development Nexus: Pathways to Prosperity - Policy Brief
июн. 2025
Working Paper
The migration-development nexus has witnessed increasing attention in recent years, both globally and regionally, reflecting the profound impact that population movements have on both countries of origin and of destination, both within and beyond the region. The 2024 edition of the Situation Report on International Migration in the Arab Region examines the critical nexus of migration and development in a region undergoing transformative demographic, economic, social and technological shifts. It offers an analysis of migration trends, challenges and opportunities, emphasizing the dual role of migration as both a driver and a product of development. Key insights highlight the potential of migration to contribute positively to host societies and countries of origin. Migrants bring valuable skills, knowledge and cultural diversity, while remittances support families, reduce poverty, and spur economic growth. However, achieving these outcomes requires policies that safeguard migrants’ rights and maximize their contributions to development. Regional cooperation is also essential, as the interconnected nature of Arab countries means migration policies in one country can significantly affect neighbouring nations. The present report provides a road map to harness migration’s potential, while addressing its challenges. By adopting a holistic and forward-looking approach, the Arab region can position migration as a source of strength, resilience and shared prosperity.
Breaking the Cycle: Addressing Inequalities in Child Survival to Promote Inclusive Social Development
окт. 2025
Working Paper
Thirty years ago, Member States gathered at the first World Summit for Social Development recognized that good health is both a consequence and a driver of social development and committed to reducing mortality rates among children under age 5. Since then, levels of child mortality have fallen significantly (United Nations, 2024). Yet, as the world prepares for the Second World Summit for Social Development in November 2025, profound disparities in child health and survival persist within and among countries, making it difficult for those furthest behind to break out of mutually rein-forcing cycles of poor health, poverty and social exclusion. This policy brief explores disparities in child mortality within and among countries and provides a series of recommendations aimed at ending preventable child deaths and reducing inequalities in child survival in different contexts.
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