Economic Policy and Children
In response to the increases in the cost of food and fuel, UNICEF Pacific together with regional partners presented an assessment of the likely impact of these increases on women and children. UNICEF Pacific advocated for the need to ensure economic policy responses to the food and fuel crises protected women and children. UNICEF Pacific also commenced tracking of the global financial crisis and its potential impact on Pacific Island children and women. UNICEF has engaged with the Ministry of Finance and Planning in several Pacific Island countries to ensure that macro-economic policy and plans that foster economic growth address hardship and poverty among children and women.
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