Development Letters (April–June 2021 Issue)

This quarterly publication provides a platform to introduce thought-provoking ideas on broad development issues through short and concisely written articles that are comprehensible to policymakers and development practitioners. This issue contains 10 articles that include some practical ideas on ensuring distributive justice through the national budget, utilizing sustainable finance for green growth, alternative strategies to Covid-19 lockdown measures, health reform in the aftermath of the pandemic, attracting foreign direct investment for export diversification and smooth LDC graduation, and addressing the mental health impacts on healthcare workers.