Addressing the social impact of the crisis

Urgent action must be taken by the governments to tackle high unemployment and growing inequality. Good-quality social policies, particularly those addressed to the most vulnerable, should be seen as sound investments to promote economic growth and well-being, according to Angel Gurría.

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Korea : A framework for growth and social cohesion

This report was prepared to help Korea identify and address main social policy challenges. It suggests specific policy options and a strategy to “go social”, based on the practices and reforms that have worked well in other countries.

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Gender at the Development Centre

Gender equality is an essential human right and crucial for economic growth. Work of the Development Centre highlights the important linkages between women's empowerment and sustainable development. We also propose a set of innovative measures to quantify inequaliti

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