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Policies should promote the growth and sustainability of social enterprises without making them dependent on state support.
Despite extensive aid, countries with fragile and conflict-affected situations are generally failing to significantly improve the lives of their people. New thinking is needed.
A study examines the feasibility of applying computer vision techniques to satellite data of the Philippines and Thailand to produce poverty maps.
Proven solutions include digitizing paperwork, integrating databases, using smart cards and digital payments, and transmitting emergency assistance via mobile phones.
Setting the criteria for classifying environmentally sound investments can help the Republic of Korea transition to a carbon-neutral economy.
Regional cooperation is vital for the protection and preservation of the world’s marine ecosystems.
Disaster risk insurance can help countries in Asia and the Pacific to minimize losses from natural hazards.
Southeast Asia is home to some of the most climate change-vulnerable countries in the world. It is imperative that ASEAN benefits from COP24.
Contingency finance is a risk retention approach for addressing loss and damage associated with climate change impacts.
Design a framework that minimizes extra-contractual renegotiations and upholds prudence and transparency.