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This piece highlights the investments needed to overcome different agricultural challenges to meet growing food demand in the region.
PPPs in renewable energy create more investment and jobs and help bring countries closer to their sustainable goals.
In the People’s Republic of China, a study shows pension income in rural areas improves economic independence and health of older people.
Solutions include lowering statutory maximum lending rates, expanding policy financing and mid-rate loans, increasing loans and loan guarantees.
In climate-vulnerable communities in Fiji and Mongolia, capacity-building activities support women’s participation in the green economy.
Invest in innovative and bankable projects to support healthy oceans and resilient, sustainable blue economy sectors.
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.
Singapore halted demolition of an old industrial building within a high-tech business park and repurposed it into a vibrant start-up cluster.
Building a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship starts in school.
Policies should encourage private sector participation in building long-term patient capital to support innovative start-ups.