All posts tagged "COVID-19"

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  Lessons from the frontline: how to stop the spread of COVID-19

  Countries have adopted very different approaches to combating coronavirus – and had wildly different results. Mia Hunt explains how some Far Eastern countries have successfully prevented its spread, and identifies

  • Posted March 26, 2020
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  Central banks push contactless payments to counter COVID-19

  Government authorities in a growing number of countries, including Kenya and Ireland, are taking actions to encourage contactless payments as the coronavirus pandemic escalates. The moves come as governments worldwide

  • Posted March 25, 2020
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  White House requests $46bn emergency funding package for federal agencies

  The White House has requested US$46bn (€43bn) in emergency funding for federal agencies in response to the coronavirus pandemic. If approved, most of the funding would go towards medical treatment

  • Posted March 25, 2020
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  Australian leaders link corona response to civil service reform

  Two of Australia’s most senior civil servants have praised officials for their dedication to service delivery during the coronavirus pandemic, and reminded employees that the need for agility underpins the

  • Posted March 24, 2020
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