Asia-Pacific

Local Government, Technology and COVID-19: The case of Indonesia

Leave a Comment / Asia-Pacific, Preparedness, Science & Technology / Gaia Balbo

An effective social assistance programme is a must for countries around the world, including Indonesia, to make sure the most vulnerable groups in society are fully taken care of. Indonesia’s experience of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 illustrates the key role that local government can play in this regard, in particular how it can harness technology in the service of human rights.

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Fulfilling Urban Poor Women’s Rights During COVID-19: The Case of Indonesia

Leave a Comment / Asia-Pacific, Gender, Preparedness / Gaia Balbo

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit urban poor women severely, including in Indonesia. The state as a duty-bearer with respect to human rights has struggled to assist them; more specifically, the state’s efforts in curbing the pandemic have not reached them.

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