COVID-19 Lockdown Policy and Heterogeneous Responses of Urban Mobility: Evidence from the Philippines

This paper analyzes data from cellphone-based origin-destination flows to assess the effect of community quarantines on urban mobility in the Philippines after the initial outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020.

An ADB economist who specializes in the areas of education, skills development and jobs, answers questions about which jobs are best suited to work-from-home arrangements, based on a recent study in Southeast Asia.


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Sameer Khatiwada
https://blogs.adb.org/blog/your-questions-answered-what-jobs-can-be-done-home
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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Your Questions Answered: What Jobs Can Be Done from Home?

An ADB economist who specializes in the areas of education, skills development and jobs, answers questions about which jobs are best suited to work-from-home arrangements, based on a recent study in Southeast Asia.
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occupations, income loss, skilled worker demand, permanent work arrangements, lower-skilled self-employed people, temporary employee counterparts, social distancing measures, call center operator, flexible work arrangements, businesses, workers, remote
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Social protection - labor and employment

Harnessing the Potential of Big Data in Post-Pandemic Southeast Asia

This report illustrates why Southeast Asian countries need big data for recovery from COVID-19 to radically transform the delivery of key services such as health care, social protection, and education.

Youth Employment Support in Asia and the Pacific: What Works

This brief explores the challenges faced by young people in securing employment in Asia and the Pacific. It assesses the main types of support for youth employment and highlights the importance of multidimensional approaches.

Asian Development Review: Volume 39, Number 1

This issue focuses on demographic change and human capital. It explores types of insurance for older people and considers economic security, education, and health. Among other topics covered are fuel subsidies and insulin prices.

Good Practice Guidance for the Management and Control of Asbestos: Protecting Workplaces and Communities from Asbestos Exposure Risks

This publication aims to increase awareness of the health risks associated with asbestos in the workplace and provides recommendations and checklists on avoiding and managing the risks of exposure.

Strengthening Predeparture Services for Labor Migrants in Tajikistan Post-COVID-19

This brief explores how Tajikistan can improve its support for migrants before they leave to work in other countries. It draws on insights from predeparture services in Bangladesh, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka.

Усиление услуг при подготовке к отъезду трудовых мигрантов из Таджикистана после COVID-19

В данном обзоре рассматривается, как Таджикистан может улучшить свою поддержку мигрантам перед их отъездом на работу в другие страны. Он основан на информации, полученной из Бангладеш, Индонезии, Филиппин и Шри-Ланки.

In Southeast Asia, women workers were disproportionately affected by the pandemic. Urgent policy action is needed to address the issue and improve the welfare of women in other areas as well.
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Sameer Khatiwada, Souleima El Achkar Hilal
https://blogs.adb.org/blog/pandemic-has-pushed-women-out-work-these-policies-can-help
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Gender Equality
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Social protection - labor and employment
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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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Asian Development Blog
Brunei Darussalam
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Sameer Khatiwada
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Souleima El Achkar Hilal


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