Congress could immediately create millions of good jobs and provide relief to families struggling to pay energy bills, while simultaneously advancing a cleaner economy by dramatically increasing funding to state energy efficiency and assistance programs.
This report provides the results from a study assessing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the activity of formal businesses in Cote d'Ivoire. The results of the study show an overall loss of activity of more than 26 percent, with the consequence of destroying more than 130,000 salaried jobs at the end of December 2020 if the situation continues. Faced with the negative effects of this crisis on the economy, the government has announced a number of measures to help businesses.
The handloom and textile sector provides an opportunity for income generation and self-reliance for many Yemenis and especially vulnerable women. This value chain study looks at the market actors in eight districts. It identifies challenges and opportunities among the value chain actors and provides insight into the potential impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the sector.
The COVID-19 Action Agenda, outlined by the COVID Response Alliance for Social Entrepreneurs, recognises the vital role of social entrepreneurs as operating on the frontline of the crisis and building a green, inclusive society, and economic system.
This report also demonstrates societal challenges where NbS can be effective, how they support job creation, and how they have been used, providing evidence and examples as to how they integrally support the achievement of the SDGs and a sustainable response to the COVID-19 crisis.