Five lessons for local governments during COVID-19
As governments design national level responses to COVID-19, the role of local government is pivotal in ensuring implementation.
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Recent articles featuring OPM's work (28 April 2020)
We're now compiling articles that mention OPM's work weekly. Here are recent articles up to 28 April 2020.
Spreading the message in Maputo
COVID-19 has arrived in Mozambique. Our MUVA project sets out the work they are doing in support of the Ministry of Health’s risk communications.
What COVID-19 tells us about social protection systems
Social protection systems are essential safety nets for vulnerable citizens. Maham Farhat and Karin Seyfert discuss social protection challenges highlighted by the …
OPM pivots support in Pakistan - COVID-19 response
As part of our COVID-19 response, OPM is providing support to the provincial governments of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Improving statistical systems in West Africa, and other news
The World Bank supports a new project for improving economic and social statistics in West Africa, and the use of renewable energy to reduce inequality in Asia and the …
Mind, Behaviour, and Development
How Cross-Disciplinary Research in Behavioural Economics, Psychology, and Psychiatry can help design better development policies.
Understanding the role of Indian frontline workers in preventing and managing COVID-19
Examining the barriers and facilitators needed to support front line workers critical to community prevention and management of #COVID-19
Increasing renewable energy use in Côte d’Ivoire, and other news (27 March 2020)
Training small and medium enterprises on renewable energy use in Côte d’Ivoire, and improving sanitation services in Bangladesh