Plus, expanding paid time off benefits and how trade facilitation could make countries more resilient to climate impacts.
| Pakistan’s surprising and marred 2024 election, and what comes next Pakistan’s 2024 election—held on February 8 after two years of intense political turmoil and a months-long delay—was both concerning and hopeful. Madiha Afzal outlines what to know about the run-up to the election, what happened on election day, and where the country stands now. |
A key point “The military failed at decimating the [Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party] after the most heavy-handed crackdown a party has seen in recent decades, and Pakistanis saw that. They have realized the power of their votes. And they will use it again.” – Madiha Afzal |
More research and commentary All workers should be able to earn time off. The United States is the only high-income country that does not guarantee workers paid time off as part of national workplace standards. Betsey Stevenson highlights the Americans that are left out of paid time off and discusses how to expand this important benefit. Trade facilitation could make countries more resilient to climate impacts. The Loss and Damage Fund that was operationalized at the most recent U.N. Climate Change Conference is gravely insufficient to meet the actual costs of addressing climate damages and adaptation financing needs. Kemal Kirişci and Sophie Roehse explain how preferential trade arrangements can supplement this funding. |
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