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Russia's welfare policies need change to cut poverty

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RUSSIA

Families with children have been the main beneficiaries of expanded government support during the pandemic. This has helped sustain consumption and mitigated the fall in real…

Egypt's social policies will depend on deeper change

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EGYPT

Egypt's social protection programmes.

Ramaphosa’s government faces social relief dilemmas

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SOUTH AFRICA

The pandemic has sharpened questions about the role of South Africa's extensive social grants system in wider economic policy. In particular, emergency provisions have focused…

Nigeria faces widening inequality and poverty crises

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NIGERIA

With the economy expected to contract by at least 5.4% this year, government measures to cushion the effects of the crisis are unlikely to be enough to stem worsening hardship for…

Gender gap in workforce needs a multipronged approach

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INTERNATIONAL

Workforce gender gap.

Polish teachers’ strike will not damage ruling party

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POLAND

The strike's impact on the pre-election situation.

South African relief plan will not halt further slide

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SOUTH AFRICA

South African relief package.

Uruguay's uncertain economy imperils political plans

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URUGUAY

Economic and political challenges in 2015.

US digital divide will not be easily bridged

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UNITED STATES

The US digital divide over broadband internet access and its implications.

COVID-19 will strain US health provision and budgets

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UNITED STATES

High and rising case numbers have strained public and private health systems. Medicaid, which caters to low-income families and will experience surging demand as job losses rise…