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The wave of popular protests seen in 2019 has largely subsided in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. New restrictions on movement and assembly are limiting large-scale gatherings, while opinion polls suggest that people in some affected countries are “rallying ‘round the flag”, as concerns about the impact of the crisis likely overtake long standing grievances. But as the immediate health crisis morphs into a long-term economic and social crisis with huge human costs, it has the potential to exacerbate past grievances, further undermining social cohesion and trust in institutions. Policies that ensure a more equitable, inclusive and less uncertain future are essential to avoid a return of…
Social Policy Briefs |
Recent evidence suggests that labour markets are becoming increasingly polarized (World Bank, 2016; Breemersch, Damijan and Konings, 2017; Goos, Manning and Salomons, 2010; Autor, 2010). Middle-skill occupations are losing ground compared to low- and high-skill occupations. Skill-biased technological change, off-shoring, deindustrialization, import competition and labour market institutions are often cited as driving factors. This trend has, to an extent, contributed to the rise in income inequality observed in many countries as argued in the World Social Report 2020.
The discussion on polarization is often focused on the experience of developed countries, but there is some evidence that a…
Issue brief on Older Persons and COVID-19: A Defining Moment for Informed, Inclusive and Targeted Response
Ageing-related Policies and Priorities in Voluntary National Reviews (2016-2019)
Older Persons in Humanitarian Emergencies
Health Inequalities in Old Age
Economic Inequalities in Old Age
Health and Well-being in Older Age
Income Poverty in Old Age: An Emerging Development Priority
The Growing Need for Long-Term Care: Assumptions and Realities
Background paper for DESA by Pytrik Dieuwke Oosterhof on ageing-related policies and priorities in the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda