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Disbursing against results, rather than upfront expenditures, helps improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government-owned sector programs and promote good practices.
Surveyed developing member countries have priorities aligned with the environmental dimensions of the Sustainable Development Goals but need to take steps to overcome barriers and achieve their targets.
Computer-assisted surveys make data collection possible despite COVID-19 travel and social restrictions.
Strengthening the environmental policy framework can lead to comprehensive and inclusive efforts to address air pollution.
Preventing and controlling the spread of deadly diseases from animals to humans require a collaborative, multisectoral, and transdisciplinary approach.
There are no legal conflicts between the standards of the Eurasian Economic Union and Codex Alimentarius, but there is some confusion.
Turkmenistan is adopting international food safety standards to safeguard public health and to boost the trade of agro-food products.
Using batteries to store energy can help improve the efficiency and flexibility of power systems that are integrating new and renewable energy sources into the grid.
Using resource-saving technology, new rice varieties, and intercropping of vegetables improve yields and income in Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Nepal.
The right textbook policy and practice can help raise the quality of education and address learning gaps.