COVID-19, Technology and Jobs: Impact on Labor Markets in Cambodia and the Philippine

Event: SERD Policy Network Workshop: Measuring the Impact of COVID-19

COVID-19, Technology and Jobs: Impact on Labor Markets in Cambodia and the Philippine

09 November 2020

Author / Speaker:

Sameer Khatiwada, ADB - Email the author | Other materials by the author

This presentation highlights key insights from employment and poverty impact assessment done for Cambodia and the Philippines. Labor markets in these countries are characterized by high informality, vulnerable, and irregular employment with limited social protection coverage. Significant impact has also been established for women particularly among low-skilled workers.

Geographical Focus:

Philippines

Cambodia

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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