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Carbon taxes and emission trading systems can help countries mobilize fiscal resources while enabling green economic recovery from COVID-19.  

With the help of digital technology, faster and larger amounts of aid can reach those affected by disasters.

Young people identify digitalization, strong participatory processes, and an inclusive labor market as priorities to improve livelihood opportunities amid COVID-19.

Cities in Asia and the Pacific need to scale up investments in resilient infrastructure amid increasing climate and disaster risks.

On Indonesia’s remote Sumba Island, poorer households can pay for solar home systems with goods or services instead of cash.

Increased road crashes linked to motorcycles call for improving policies on their use for public transport and logistics.

In Bangladesh, improvements in rural roads and markets paved the way for women’s empowerment.

In the Republic of Korea, large financial firms should lead efforts to support high-risk, high-return intellectual property investments.

Jobs, education and skills development are needed to help elderly people lead a more stable life and contribute to the economy. 

Personal credit information could be an important determining factor in insurance underwriting and the calculation of premiums.