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Beyond Access: Why Development Must Now Focus on Quality

For much of the development sector’s history, progress has been understood through the expansion of access. The construction of schools and health facilities, expansion of electricity and water supply, increased enrolment, greater financial inclusion and wider coverage of social protection programmes have all been important markers of development. These achievements matter because exclusion from basic…

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Access in the Eye of the Storm: Mental Health Services Amid Catastrophes and Emergencies

October 10, 2025 marks the World Mental Health Day and the theme this year – “Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies (Disasters)” highlights an issue that is often pushed to the side. When disasters strike – earthquakes, storms, pandemics, conflicts – the need for mental health services rises. The loss, grief, dislocation,…

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