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Governments must rethink and refine tax policy and administration measures to not only address development challenges but also to build back better.
Water tariff reforms coupled with personnel training, social contracts, and technology updates can make water utilities more efficient.
Involving forest users in managing and conserving resources while strengthening value chains help curb illegal logging and forest fires.
A sound governance framework, supported by qualitative and quantitative value for money analysis, maximizes benefits from infrastructure investments.
Replacing an old barrage with advanced technology vastly improved water and flood control, connectivity, and access to essential social services.
Climate-smart remodeling and operation of irrigation systems help improve water availability and upland farm productivity in two provinces of Cambodia.
In Nepal, a project looked at how biochar can improve soil health and crop yields and reduce the importation of carbon-intensive farm inputs.
Banking on a growing digital economy, Viet Nam needs to improve IT connectivity and skills, e-payments, logistics, cybersecurity, and consumer trust.
Life cycle assessments and complex value optimization are holistic approaches in measuring investment impacts.
A national program promotes forest conservation and protection while creating sustainable livelihoods for communities.