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Applying international standards for financial auditing strengthens country systems and enhances accountability for externally financed projects.
To mainstream PPPs in the water sector, implement a holistic governance framework, foster an enabling environment, and incorporate transaction design.
Banking on a growing digital economy, Viet Nam needs to improve IT connectivity and skills, e-payments, logistics, cybersecurity, and consumer trust.
Social protection spending and coverage are increasing, yet some countries continue to favor the nonpoor over the poor, and men over women.
Disbursing against results, rather than upfront expenditures, helps improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government-owned sector programs and promote good practices.
Experience shows affordability, adoptability, and community support are critical for catalyzing digitalization efforts in the water sector.
Implementation of a health and safety plan based on international best practices can protect workers and communities from COVID-19 infection.
Governments must rethink and refine tax policy and administration measures to not only address development challenges but also to build back better.
A study examines the feasibility of applying computer vision techniques to satellite data of the Philippines and Thailand to produce poverty maps.
Involving forest users in managing and conserving resources while strengthening value chains help curb illegal logging and forest fires.