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Callistus Agbaam, PhD

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Socio-Economist I PhD @RuhrUniBochum| VRO Social Policy '18 @UniofOxford |Everything #SocialProtection, Climate,Gender, Inclusive Dev't, Sustainability, FCV.

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Privileged to have joined a team of regional experts and policy makers from Africa and the EU at #AUC in Addis Ababa this week to discuss issues pertaining to building inclusive social protection systems for countries in sub-Sahara Africa.#ISPSAddis #InclusiveSocialProtection

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🏥 Just published: Our comprehensive assessment of Armenia's primary healthcare system! Read more: documents.worldbank.org/en/publication… #GlobalHealth #PHC

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Here is a new brief paper by @JustKIDDing_DP on how a universal social protection system can provide for all in Sri Lanka. Read here: ft.lk/opinion/Buildi…


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New on our blog: ILO World Social Protection Report 2024-26 authors discuss universal social protection for climate action & just transition. Learn how these systems support climate resilience & workers in green economies. Insights from @ILO experts! developmentpathways.co.uk/blog/social-pr…

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This study provides evidence of a negative causal effect of divorce on children's outcomes, w/ different consequences for girls & boys. - My reaction as an applied microeconomist: Clever identification, the LATE is important: these are divorces likely driven by infidelity (if…

Just published in @JPubEcon: "How does parental divorce affect children’s long-term outcomes?" By @WFrimmel (@jku_econ), @HallaMartin (@WU_econ), @EbmerWinter (@IHS_Vienna) sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

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What's new in #SocialProtection? Our summer reading list features systematic reviews, evidence gap maps, and cross-country analyses on critical topics. Expand your knowledge: wrld.bg/r94j50SSbrj #InvestinPeople


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What is the significance of #data in designing and implementing #SocialProtection programs? In #Liberia it means enabling targeted interventions and efficient resource allocation. Know more: wrld.bg/tJU450RO8Q6 @WBG_SPLabor @WBG_Inclusion

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“Gender neutral” is not sufficient. Financial institutions that intentionally target #women with tailored products and services gain valuable, loyal, and less risky customers. Learn more about #BankingOnWomen: wrld.bg/sN2G50R3eV8


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On this #MandelaDay, we honor Nelson Mandela's timeless legacy of courage and compassion. His unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and reconciliation continues to inspire all of us.

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#COVID19 underscored the importance of robust Social Protection systems in times of crisis. But more than 4 billion people still remain unprotected. #IDAworks to expand & strengthen #socialprotection to leave no one behind: wrld.bg/XnEk50QLRTc

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Migration and #remittances drive economic and human development, helping millions in developing countries afford food and education. Read the latest global and regional trends ➡️ wrld.bg/I3AN50SBn2l @WorldBank @GlobalKNOMAD

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JUST LAUNCHED: A new @WorldBank report calls for countries in #SouthAsia to rethink social protection and move towards adaptive systems that better equip people, especially the poor & vulnerable, effectively manage risks and cope with shocks. Read more: wrld.bg/rwW650SyGev

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Congratulations to one of the finest brains from the motherland @dr_eghan You have always been a true definition of excellence! Keep winning and keep impacting👏

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NEWS: Development Bank Working Group for Climate-Health Finance will boost investments in: 🏥 'climate-proofing' health facilities 🦠 strengthening surveillance & early warning systems ❤️ enhancing access to quality, climate-resilient health services wrld.bg/iHUN50SgTR4

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Happy to share the #HumanCapital Umbrella Program's 2023 Annual Report highlighting contributions to data, knowledge, capacity building and advocacy. Since 2019, program activities have directly benefitted over 57M people. wrld.bg/7N5X50SfG9W

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Strong social protection systems offer a lifeline for the poorest and most vulnerable. In #Egypt, the @WorldBank is supporting Takaful & Karama, the largest cash transfer program in #MENA. As of December, it reached >17M people, mostly women and girls. worldbank.org/en/results/202…


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(1/7) Climate Finance and Social Protection: Towards a Stronger Relationship ⬇ ⭐ In @STAAR_Facility's latest blog, @ZacLowndesBull (Pegasys Consulting) explores the relationship between climate finance and social protection interventions.

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.@IDOS_research in Bonn is looking to convene experts for a workshop on gender & social protection in the global south Nov 21 - 22 in Bonn 🇩🇪 Call for abstracts of 500-600 words closes June 14! *funding available for select non-OECD participants* idos-research.de/en/events/deta…


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What works to get youth into jobs? Our joint @WorldBank & @ilo review finds that entrepreneurship support & employment services have the biggest impacts in developing countries, while skills training & wage subsidies work best in advanced economies. ➡️ wrld.bg/Ffgj50RVjbC

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Worldwide, young people face employment challenges that require more policy attention. People aged 15-24 are on average 3.5x more likely to be unemployed than adults, shows research from @ilo and @WorldBank: wrld.bg/1emH50RWTAT @DecentJobsYouth @ILOYouth @Susana_puerto

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How to design effective programs to invest in labor market programs for young people? Focus on soft skills training and certification, say the @WorldBank and @ilo New report here: thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc/9da35d5… #InvestinPeople @DecentJobsYouth @ILOYouth @Susana_puerto

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