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TOBACCO CONTROL Health

Measuring tobacco-attributable costs and illicit trade effects in Latin America

Tobacco consumption causes 6 million deaths worldwide and in Latin America alone it is responsible for almost 380,000 deaths annually.
Published date
Wednesday, October 3, 2018 - 14:30
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Health TOBACCO CONTROL

Tobacco tax reforms to promote economic development in West Africa

A young population, rapid economic growth, a desire to attract foreign investment, and weak tobacco control policies make Africa vulnerable to the tobacco industry.
Published date
Wednesday, October 3, 2018 - 13:30
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GENDER EQUALITY CIVIL REGISTRATION VITAL STATISTICS

Making women visible with civil registration and vital statistics systems

An international meeting brought gender to the forefront of efforts to register and count life events.
Published date
Tuesday, October 2, 2018 - 12:30
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Development WOMEN'S EMPLOYMENT WOMEN'S PARTICIPATION GENDER RESEARCH

The high cost of unpaid care

Identifying solutions for women’s double work burden.
Published date
Tuesday, August 7, 2018 - 13:30
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Gender Poverty alleviation

When growth is not enough: In pursuit of transformative economy

Africa has achieved impressive economic growth in the past 15 years; from 2001 to 2010, six of the world's ten fastest growing economies were in Africa. Although growth has been moderate in recent years, it is expected to regain strength.
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Thursday, July 21, 2016 - 10:30

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Measuring tobacco-attributable costs and illicit trade effects in Latin America

Tobacco tax reforms to promote economic development in West Africa

Making women visible with civil registration and vital statistics systems

The high cost of unpaid care

When growth is not enough: In pursuit of transformative economy