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The Republic of Korea improved road safety for children through strict implementation of policies related to engineering, education, and enforcement.
Electronics manufacturers are held accountable for the full life cycle of their products but receive incentives for proper disposal.
The Republic of Korea’s shift to an information and communication technology-based education system provides useful lessons for other countries looking to make similar changes.
A “polluters pay” policy helps Seoul reduce household waste going to the landfill by 90% and waste generated by the city by 40%.
Pacific island countries need to include climate action in national development plans to lessen the economic costs of climate change.
Promoting national digital ID systems, interoperable systems, and cloud-based infrastructures can make digital financial services more efficient.
Privatization and corporatization can reduce costs, raise productivity, and improve social welfare.
Implement supportive policies, encourage merchant adoption, and integrate digital payments into public services.
Public spaces help revitalize a city’s environment, culture, tourism, and economy.
In the People’s Republic of China, food delivery businesses are finding innovative ways of reducing, reusing, recycling, and replacing plastic packaging.