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[VIDEO]What works to control COVID-19?: Econometric Analysis of a Cross-country Panel

17 November 2020
Countries from around the world have used a variety of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) to suppress the spread of COVID-19. These include lockdowns of varying intensity and duration; efforts to test, track and isolate potential carriers of disease; and the use of masks and other social…

[VIDEO] Microfinance Can Raise Incomes: Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Trial in China

17 November 2020
This study investigates the impacts of a government-led microcredit program in China which implemented at scale in its poor rural areas with a randomized controlled trial (RCT). In contrast to recent RCT-based studies that have failed to find evidence of significant increases in income from…

[VIDEO] Does Commitment Savings Alter Seasonal Poverty Dynamics among the Ultra-poor? Evidence from High-frequency Data

17 November 2020
While the seasonal dimension of poverty is well discussed, little is known about its degree and countermeasure for the ultra-poor population. Using unique bi-weekly data for 10months over two years from rural Bangladesh, we first show that consumption of the year round ultra-poor is subject to…

[VIDEO] The Female Secondary Stipend and Assistance Program in Bangladesh: What did It Accomplish?

17 November 2020
The Government of Bangladesh introduced the Female Secondary Stipend and Assistance Program (FSSAP) in 1994 with the support of development partners, including the Asian Development Bank, to increase female secondary school enrollment and completion, as well as discourage early marriage. The…

How Can Governments Identify and Reach the Poor in the Wake of COVID-19

10 November 2020
The presentation talks about some options and guiding priniciples in casting social safety net programs for governments, to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19. It compares a range of programs available for policymakers in terms of risks and challenges, relative strengths and weaknesses, and…

The Hidden Pandemic: Addressing the Differential Impacts of COVID-19 on Women, Men and Other Vulnerable Groups in Southeast Asia

10 November 2020
This presentation discusses the differential impact of COVID-19 upon women and other vulnerable groups, lessons learned from past experiences, and opportunities for future programming. Increased participation of women and vulnerable groups in COVID decison-making processes, access to information,…

Cost-benefit Analyses of COVID-19 Control Measures in the Philippines and Indonesia

10 November 2020
This presentation presents the results of two studies, covering national and city level analysis of COVID-19 control measures in the Philippines and Indonesia. It analyzes the economic costs and benefits of different forms of restrictions and non-phamaceutical interventions, and recommends some…

Using Earth Observation Tools in Monitoring Economies in Southeast Asia

10 November 2020
This presentation discusses how earth observation technologies can provide valuable information from satellite imagery in monitoring economies and how they can be particularly effective at quantifying the economic and social impact of COVID-19 in Asia. An improved geospatial information base can…

[VIDEO] Session 4: SERD Policy Network Workshop

10 November 2020
Video recording of the fourth session of the SERD policy workshop.

[VIDEO] Sessions 5 and 6: SERD Policy Network Workshop

10 November 2020
Video recording of the fifth and sixth sessions of the SERD policy workshop.