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A “polluters pay” policy helps Seoul reduce household waste going to the landfill by 90% and waste generated by the city by 40%.
Increasing private sector participation in training can help build employer confidence and prepare graduates for the job market.
A study of four countries shows vulnerable businesses need cash flow support primarily, including low or no-interest loans.
Adopting a digital billing system can help improve the efficiency and sustainability of water services in Cambodia.
Creating an enabling environment for financial technology and innovation and building public trust are key to encouraging more people to bank.
Faced with periods of drought, Seosan City in the Republic of Korea uses smart technologies to manage limited water resources and reduce leakages.
Increase production and consumption of renewables to improve energy security and to also lower emissions per capita and carbon intensity.
Plans, policies, projects, and partnerships should deliver concurrently on these imperatives: access to renewables, energy efficiency, and coal phaseout.
In Kaysone Phomvihane, Lao PDR, good O&M contract management and community support will ensure the sustainability of a new sanitary landfill facility.
Design projects with high economic impact and share dividends with investors and communities through hometown investment funds, land trusts, and other instruments.