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Human Capital Project

A Project for the World

Welcome to the Human Capital Project (HCP), a global effort to accelerate more and better investments in people for greater equity and economic growth. With the current COVID-19 pandemic, it's even more important to understand why countries should invest in human capital (HC) and protect hard-won gains from being eroded. Find out why the World Bank, countries, and partners are coming together to try to close the massive HC gap in the world during COVID-19 and afterwards. Check out the Human Capital Network Fact Sheet, updated 2020 Human Capital Index, our videos, visualizations, frequently-asked-questions, and more. You too can help those around the world to #InvestinPeople.

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How targeted cash transfers, productive inclusion programs, and resilient nutrition systems can help reach the vulnerable.

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About the HCP

The HCP aims to protect and invest in people. We host the following related webpages: About, Case Studies, Country Knowledge ExchangesKey Reports, and Frequently Asked Questions. As of October 2022, the HCP has 86 countries participating and takes action in three distinct areas. Learn more by clicking on the topics below.

  • Human Capital

    The Human Capital Index (HCI)

    The HCI provides a new definition of human capital and quantifies the contribution of health and education to the productivity of the next generation of workers. Countries can use it to assess how much income they are foregoing because of Human Capital gaps, and how much faster they can turn these losses into gains if they act now.
  • Investing in Human Capital

    Measurement & Research

    Credible measurement of education and health outcomes is critical locally, nationally, and globally. Within countries, measurement leads to insights into what works and where to target resources. It also increases policy makers’ awareness of the importance of investing in human capital, creating momentum for action. Globally, comprehensive measurement sheds light on the differences between countries, and spurs demand for investments in human capital.
  • Investing in Human Capital

    Country Engagement

    The HCP will help countries tackle the worst barriers to peoples' development, using a “whole of government” approach. As of October 2022, the HCP counts 86 countries as part of its network of committed governments who have expressed interest to invest in human capital at the highest levels. In addition, a number of “Human Capital Champions”—world leaders, thought leaders, celebrities, and others—have signed on to advocate for the next generation.

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Core Resources

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Human Capital Conclaves

World Bank/ IMF Spring and Annual Meetings

The Human Capital Ministerial Conclave is attended by Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Budget from over 80 HCP countries, WBG Leadership, and prominent global voices from civil society and the private sector.

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HCP Focal Point Network Series

Peer learning series

This series of webinars promotes direct learning and exchange among the Focal Points, enabling them to share experience and accelerate human capital outcomes. The live sessions are restricted to participation by the focal points, but afterward, the recordings are shared as a public good.

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Key Reports

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How are countries investing in people? What tools are available to support human capital development? Access a curated list of reports and briefs here.

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Human Capital Project Case Studies Series

Report Series

Building Human Capital: Lessons from Country Experiences is a series of case studies commissioned by the Human Capital Project team to examine the development trajectories of selected countries that have prioritized investments in key human capital outcomes.

Recent Reports

Türkiye in Transition: Next-Generation Human Capital Investments for Inclusive Jobs

Human Capital Investments in Türkiye

October 2022

Next-Generation Human Capital Investments for Inclusive Jobs.

The aim of this policy note is to examine the relative efficiency and equity of public expenditures and policies for human capital and labor markets over the past decade in Türkiye in preparing for a post-COVID, inclusive, green transition. 

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Children: The Hidden Pandemic

September 2022

From March 1, 2020, through May 1, 2022, the number of children affected by COVID-19-associated orphanhood and caregiver deaths continued to grow. This new cumulative 26-month document is our third report. We now summarize cumulative trends in orphanhood and caregiver deaths in this brief third report, ‘Children: The Hidden Pandemic – September 2022, Orphanhood and Caregiver Loss Based on Excess COVID-19 Death Estimates.

The African Human Capital Plan Year Three Progress Report

The African Human Capital Plan Year Three Progress Report: Putting People First

August, 2022

Launched in April 2019, the African Human Capital Plan (HCP) focuses on prioritizing investments in critical social sectors to improve Africa's human capital outcomes and economic growth. As we take on COVID-19, climate change, and other compounding crises that threaten to erode the human capital of an entire generation, the African HCP provides a strong framework to address emergency response and inclusive recovery efforts. 

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Human Capital Conclave

CRITICAL INVESTMENTS IN HUMAN CAPITAL FOR AN EQUITABLE RECOVERY - APRIL, 2022

On April 26th, 2022, Ministers of finance and planning, private sector leaders, and heads of foundations and agencies from over 60 countries joined the 2022 Spring Meetings Human Capital Ministerial Conclave to discuss policy priorities and solutions to overcome learning losses and restore jobs and skills.

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Human Capital Umbrella Program

December 2021

This annual report details the activities of the Human Capital Umbrella Program and its anchor trust fund, the Advancing Human Capital Outcomes Globally Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF), with operational and financial reporting as of December 2021.

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Human Capital Project Year 3 Report

November 2021

This report highlights the challenges and successes countries have experienced over the past year. It acknowledges that countries have struggled to stem their losses with the impact of the Corona virus on lives and livelihoods. Global losses are estimated to be a decade worth of gains in human capital outcomes. Countries continue to invest optimally in their people, prevent hard-won human capital gains from being eroded further, and build back better to ensure green, resilient and inclusive development.

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Human Capital Conclave

Reimagining Service Delivery in a Digital Age - October, 2021

This brief summarizes the proceedings of the Human capital ministerial conclave event 2021. Ministers of finance and planning, together with high-level government Officials from the eighty-two HCP member countries along with private sector groups and development partners. The conclave covered three main themes: Scalability of service delivery; Efficiency of spending on human capital; and Equity which puts people at the center of development.

 

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Building Human Capital in Ireland

September 2021

This case study looks at the story of Ireland’s remarkable economic and social transformations since the 1960s, with a focus on the contribution made by education to human capital development. The people of Ireland are armed with the relevant knowledge, entrepreneurial agility, and analytical skills to support economic and social prosperity.

News and Events

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The 2020 HCI: Visualization

2020 HCI: Country Briefs and Data

2020 HCI: Country Briefs and Data

Download the Country Briefs (updated October 2022) that put Human Capital Index (HCI) country data in perspective with Human Capital Complementary Indicators (HCCIs), and specialized Excel files that include detailed data, sources, and methods. These files are available for 172 countries that had sufficient data to calculate an HCI value in September 2020. You can download the full HCI 2020 report here. Answers to some frequently asked questions about the HCI can be found here.

 

Looking for more data? Visit the WBG Databank to see the online HCI database, the HCI World Development Indicator interface, or to find additional metadata. The HCI 2020 also references the socioeconomically-disaggregated Human Capital Index (SES-HCI). 

Afghanistan

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Albania

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Algeria

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Angola

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Antigua and Barbuda

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Argentina

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Armenia

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Australia

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Austria

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Azerbaijan

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Bahrain

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Bangladesh

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Belarus

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Belgium

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Benin

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Bhutan

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Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Botswana

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Brazil

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Brunei Darussalam

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Bulgaria

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Burkina Faso

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Burundi

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Cambodia

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Cameroon

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Canada

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Central African Republic

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Chad

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Chile

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China 1

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Colombia

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Comoros

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Congo, Dem. Rep.

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Congo, Rep.

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Costa Rica

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Côte d'Ivoire

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Croatia

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Cyprus

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Czech Republic

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Denmark

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Dominica

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Dominican Republic

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Ecuador

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Egypt, Arab Rep.

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El Salvador

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Estonia

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Eswatini

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Ethiopia

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Fiji

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Finland

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France

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Gabon

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Gambia, The

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Georgia

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Germany

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Ghana

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Greece

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Grenada

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Guatemala

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Guinea

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Guyana

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Haiti

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Honduras

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Hungary

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Iceland

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India 1

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Indonesia

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Iran, Islamic Rep.

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Iraq

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Ireland

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Israel

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Italy

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Jamaica

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Japan

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Jordan

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Kazakhstan

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Kenya

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Kiribati

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Korea, Rep.

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Kosovo

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Kuwait

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Kyrgyz Republic

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Lao PDR

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Latvia

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Lebanon

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Lesotho

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Liberia

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Lithuania

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Luxembourg

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Madagascar

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Malawi

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Malaysia

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Mali

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Malta

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Marshall Islands

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Mauritania

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Mauritius

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Mexico

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Micronesia, Fed. Sts.

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Moldova

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Mongolia

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Montenegro

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Morocco

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Mozambique

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Myanmar

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Namibia

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Nauru

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Nepal

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Netherlands

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New Zealand

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Niger

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Nigeria

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North Macedonia

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Nicaragua

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Norway

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Oman

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Pakistan

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Palau

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Panama

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Papua New Guinea

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Paraguay

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Peru

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Philippines

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Poland

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Portugal

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Qatar

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Romania

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Russian Federation

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Rwanda

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Samoa

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Saudi Arabia

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Senegal

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Serbia

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Seychelles

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Sierra Leone

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Singapore

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Slovak Republic

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Slovenia

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Solomon Islands

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South Africa

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South Sudan

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Spain

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Sri Lanka

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St. Kitts and Nevis

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St. Lucia

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St. Vincent and the Grenadines
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Sudan

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Sweden

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Switzerland

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Tajikistan

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Tanzania

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Thailand

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Timor-Leste

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Togo

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Tonga

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Trinidad and Tobago

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Tunisia

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Turkey

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Tuvalu

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Uganda

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Ukraine

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United Arab Emirates

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United Kingdom

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United States

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Uruguay

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Uzbekistan

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Vanuatu

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Vietnam

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West Bank and Gaza

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Yemen, Rep.

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Zambia

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Zimbabwe

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