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Comprehension
 The last few years have ushered in a harsh reality where crises are the norm rather than the exception. Pandemics, economic slumps and extreme weather events were once tail-end risks but all the three have hit South Asia in rapid succession since 2020. This is deeply distressing because the knowledge, skills and health that people accumulate - their human capital - is a critical source of the resilience what countries rely on for recovery. Globally, countries that have systems in place to support individuals and families before a crisis spikes, can better protect their citizens during the crisis. Human development systems must be agile, resilient and adaptive. Such systems will help countries better respond to future shocks as well. Crises are unpredictable, and often present rapidly changing circumstances. A well-functioning system is one that can spring into action the moment a shock strikes, ensure essential services such as health care and learning remain uninterrupted. Since services are provided by different individual sectors, human development systems must be able to coordinate efficiently across sectors. The road ahead for South Asia is rocky. A robust human development system would not only mitigate the damage but also help ensure lives and livelihoods are protected.
Comprehension
 The last few years have ushered in a harsh reality where crises are the norm rather than the exception. Pandemics, economic slumps and extreme weather events were once tail-end risks but all the three have hit South Asia in rapid succession since 2020. This is deeply distressing because the knowledge, skills and health that people accumulate - their human capital - is a critical source of the resilience what countries rely on for recovery. Globally, countries that have systems in place to support individuals and families before a crisis spikes, can better protect their citizens during the crisis. Human development systems must be agile, resilient and adaptive. Such systems will help countries better respond to future shocks as well. Crises are unpredictable, and often present rapidly changing circumstances. A well-functioning system is one that can spring into action the moment a shock strikes, ensure essential services such as health care and learning remain uninterrupted. Since services are provided by different individual sectors, human development systems must be able to coordinate efficiently across sectors. The road ahead for South Asia is rocky. A robust human development system would not only mitigate the damage but also help ensure lives and livelihoods are protected.
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