Physical and social infrastructures

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Physical and social infrastructures

Relevant reading

New 12/05/2022 – by Hans Dembowski

American journalist sheds light on plutocrats’ anxieties

An important book explores how the super-rich live, and why their wealth harms us all

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Social protection

New 11/05/2022 – by Markus Loewe

Financing health systems for informal workers

Many informal workers cannot afford to pay cost-covering contributions, so cross-subsidisation is often needed

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Digitalisation

New 05/05/2022 – by Dirk Reinhard

Marketing digital microinsurance

Increased use of mobile phones and mobile payment systems opens up unexpected possibilities for insuring disadvantaged people

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Finance

New 04/05/2022 – by Dirk Reinhard

Inclusive insurance for everyone

In times of climate crisis and pandemic, low-income groups worldwide need better access to affordable insurance

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Informal sector

New 04/05/2022 – by Markus Loewe

Social protection for everyone

Informal workers deserve to be shielded from shocks such as sickness and unemployment

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Road safety

New 03/05/2022 – by Ben Ezeamalu

High death risk on African roads

Why success regarding SDG target for road safety hinges on Africa

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World Risk Index 2021

New 26/04/2022 – by Monika Hellstern

Small island states and Africa are particularly vulnerable

African societies are the most vulnerable when disasters strike

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World Risk Report 2021

24/04/2022 – by Monika Hellstern

Social protection for disaster preparedness

Aid organisations call for high-income countries to support developing countries in social protection

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Wedding grants

04/04/2022 – by Moutaz Ali, Amel Sabri

Love or money

Controversial government subsidy leads to wave of weddings in Libya

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Coronavirus

30/03/2022 – by D+C/E+Z

Coronavirus: unresolved vaccine issues

African mRNA vaccine production may yet face hurdles because of intellectual-property rights

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Reproductive health

22/03/2022 – by Bimbola Oyesola

Infertility is a human-rights issue

In Nigeria childless couples face ostracism – and women suffer in particular

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