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A Descriptive Analysis of Poverty Among Older People in the Philippines

2021-present, Book/Handbook/Booklet, Case Study, Cultural Development, Economic Development, Gender, Other Philippine Publication, Political Development, Social Development / By

This paper analyses poverty among older Filipinos and discusses policy implications. The paper examines multidimensional poverty among older people in the Philippines, as well as their income sources, expenditure patterns, asset ownership, and living arrangements. Results show reliance on remittances, higher essential spending, and lower asset ownership among many older people’s households. The authors advocate …

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Addressing Insurance Gaps for Women in the Pacific

2021-present, Book/Handbook/Booklet, Countries and Regions, Cultural Development, Economic Development, International Organization, Political Development, Report, Social Development / By

This publication examines women’s access to insurance in Pacific island countries, exploring how insurance can support women’s entrepreneurship and resilience and foster inclusive economic growth. The publication looks at how addressing women’s distinctive risk protection needs and leveraging their roles as financial decision-makers can unlock an underserved market. It highlights how this can enhance women’s …

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The National Advocacy and Communication Plan 2024-2028

2021-present, Book/Handbook/Booklet, Cultural Development, Economic Development, Laws and Policies, Other Philippine Publication, Political Development, Report, Social Development / By

In response to the findings of stakeholder consultations and as part of the new Strategic Action Plan for 2024-2028 of the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT), the development of an advocacy and communications plan has been recognized as a crucial priority to strengthen our fight against the aforementioned crime. This National Advocacy and Communications Plan, …

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