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Networks and technologies to assist the vulnerable during the pandemic

By and . Posted April 3, 2020
Using networks and technologies to assist the vulnerable during the COVID-19 crisis
Developed countries can use advanced social security systems to protect households from the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, but developing countries face a bigger challenge. They typically have a large informal sector and limited social security coverage, which hinder the delivery of assistance at short notice. Yet, developing Asia is better equipped to cushion the economic impact of the current crisis compared to the global financial crisis of 2008.