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COVID crisis is fueling food price rises for world’s poorest
Over the last year, COVID-19 has undone the economic, health and food security of millions, 
pushing as many as 150 million people into extreme poverty.
Middle East and North Africa: Two opportunities for rebuilding after COVID-19 in green and inclusive ways
What is the best path to building better and greener after the pandemic? Leaders around the 
globe ask this question and come up with different answers. For example, the European Union puts the spotlight on nature as the strongest ally in green recovery after COVID-19. South Korea plans to invest in green cities and support new green industries and businesses, among others. The best recipe for success differs across countries and regions, but as made clear in this previous op-ed, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region will need to include green and sustainable practices for a more resilient and inclusive recovery.
Investing in women and girls: How governments can drive inclusive recovery
Before COVID-19, many countries were making significant gains in human capital, improving 
health and education outcomes for girls and boys and empowering women to reach their potential. Between 2010 and March 2020, the World Bank’s Human Capital Index 2020 Update found an average increase of five percent in the human capital index across countries.
Netherlands for the World Bank 
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