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Climate Change
Better planning for climate and disaster resilience
August 1, 2016 — A new World Bank report highlights the potential cost of climate change and natural disasters for Pacific Island countries, and recommends strategies for resilient planning and development Read More »
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Labor and Social Protection
Labor Mobility Brings Opportunities for the Pacific Islands
July 16, 2016 — A study highlights the potential benefits of increased international labor migration options for Pacific Islander workers, their families, the countries they come from, and the countries they work in. Read More »
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The Economic Cost of Health and Noncommunicable Diseases in the Pacific Islands
June 18, 2016 — A new World Bank study highlights the economic impact of non-communicable diseases (such as diabetes and heart disease) faced by Pacific Island countries, and presents potential pathways to reducing their burden on the Pacific. Read More »
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Gender
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Toward Gender Equality in East Asia and the Pacific

Promoting gender equality in access to productive resources and economic opportunity can contribute to higher economic productivity benefitting women and men alike.

Experts
Robert Utz

Robert Utz

Lead Economist and Program Leader Equitable Growth, Finance, and Institutions
Michel Kerf

Michel Kerf

Digital Transformation Regional Director for the Latin America and Caribbean and Europe and Central Asia Regions
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Increasing the Participation of Women Entrepreneurs in the Solomon Islands Aid Economy

Increasing the Participation of Women Entrepreneurs in the Solomon Islands Aid Economy

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