Publications

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Are older people being heard?

The impact of COVID-19 on older people's ability to exercise their voice. Findings, recommendations and key questions.

COVID-19 and older people in Asia Pacific – 2020 in review

As with the rest of the world, the COVID-19 pandemic dominated Asia Pacific in 2020. The older population suffered more from the virus than any other age group, experiencing high rates of death and serious illness following infection.

COVID-19: Building back better

How to engage with the United Nations' socio-economic response and recovery framework at country level. Toolkit.

COVID-19 Rapid Needs Assessment – Factsheet – Haiti

The arrival of COVID-19 has further aggravated pre-existing problems within the country including political instability and food insecurity. Furthermore, the health care system lacks sufficient medical and appropriate protective equipment. The governement lockdown measures have made many people lose their jobs, while others, in the informal sectors, had to break movement restrictions by continuing to work in a contracting economy.

COVID-19 Rapid Needs Assessment – Haiti

Many people have lost their jobs, while others, in the informal sectors, had to break movement restrictions by continuing to work in a contracting economy. This loss or reduction in livelihoods has led many to use up their depleting savings as well as selling assets to cover their basic needs. Furthermore, the health care system lacks sufficient medical equipment including appropriate protective equipment.

COVID-19 Rapid Needs Assessment – Asia Pacific region

As the COVID-19 virus spreads across Asia-Pacific, governments have started taking drastic public health measures to protect their citizens. While the threat of COVID-19 remains high across the region, we are witnessing a faster spread of the virus in countries such as Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Pakistan and the Philippines.