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Global gender gaps are vast in policy and practice

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INT

The fourth anniversary of the #MeToo movement has drawn attention to progress on gender equality

Concerns over rule of law will rise post-pandemic

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LATIN AMERICA

Latin America scores poorly on global assessments of both corruption perceptions and judicial independence

Public health is low priority in Central Europe

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CENTRAL EUROPE

East European OECD countries underperform on life expectancy, premature death and health risks; health spending is lower

US immigration reforms imply fiscal and economic risks

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UNITED STATES

The immigration reform and fiscal debates are fused; making progress means hard-fought political battles

Kenyan rate cap may stay through the August election

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KENYA

Kenyan rate capping banking rule faces strong opposition

Development risks augur demographic nightmare in India

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INDIA

GDP growth and social spending are beginning to diverge again... Since 2011-12, fiscal consolidation has moved apace

Latin American LGBT rights expand but face pushback

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LATIN AMERICA

Although equality laws are advancing in the region, progress is limited and violence still widespread

Appeal and influence of Europe’s far right will grow

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WESTERN EUROPE

The support of most far-right parties in Western Europe has increased in recent years

Social attitudes will shape LGBT rights in Africa

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AFRICA

Anti-LGBT legislation and anti-LGBT violence appear to be on the rise again in some parts of Africa

Lebanon’s election outcome adds to country’s woes

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LEBANON

No faction gained control of parliament following the May 15 election as Hezbollah and its allies lost their majority