How this island in the Philippines is tackling COVID-19

Jul 7, 2021

Residents who evacuated their homes due to flooding, in makeshift shelters on Mindanao

The island has been lagging behind the rest of the Philippines in poverty, human and economic development. Image: REUTERS/Erik De Castro

Ditte Fallesen

Senior Social Development Specialist, World Bank

Paul Adolfo

Social Development Specialist, World Bank

Maria Guadalupe

Short-term consultant, World Bank

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