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This report provides a framework for implementing commercially viable distributed electrification solutions and shares lessons from a pilot in the Philippines.
Low-income households were moved from at-risk areas near rail tracks to safe, inclusive housing—pioneering transparent, climate-resilient urban resettlement in Sri Lanka.
A new regional platform will connect countries to transform shared experiences into action, advancing inclusive, sustainable health reforms.
Tech startups in agriculture, education, environment, and health have high potential for social impact but need a supportive ecosystem to thrive.
The student assistance program may be expanded to cushion the pandemic’s impact and enable more poor students, regardless of gender, to complete school.
Creating project readiness checklists and certification programs on procurement, financial management, and safeguards will help ensure effective project implementation.
Young people identify digitalization, strong participatory processes, and an inclusive labor market as priorities to improve livelihood opportunities amid COVID-19.
Targeted training tracks, enhanced online learning, and close collaborations with other agencies can make TVET system more responsive.
E-commerce can enhance rural livelihoods with public investments in facilities and training, access to funding, and favorable market conditions.
In Sri Lanka, the rural water sector has benefited from the active role of women in management and operations.