Tag: Poverty Reduction
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World Bank Urges Malaysia to Expand Cash Aid for Seniors
World Bank urges broader coverage for Malaysia’s seniors The World Bank has called on Malaysia to widen access to cash assistance for its aging population, arguing that existing programs do not reach a large portion of the elderly who are in need. In its assessment of Malaysia’s social pension scheme, the World Bank highlighted that…
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Doha Takes Center Stage as UN Social Development Summit Opens
Doha Welcomes a Global Assembly for Social Development Flags rise and the air fills with a sense of purpose as world leaders gather in Doha for the United Nations Social Development Summit. The ceremony at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) marks a symbolic handover moment: the UN officially assumes the venue as a hub…