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In Samoa, eDNA survey techniques were used to assess the potential effects of a proposed dam on freshwater ecosystems.
The experience of a water utility in Manila shows that dividing a large network into smaller zones improves leak detection and distribution efficiency.
A project in Mongolia mobilized ger youth to take an active role in community development.
Leverage machine learning and satellite imagery for informed resource allocation to enhance road quality and address development challenges.
Innovative and sustained support for Grameen-style lending expanded financial services for underserved groups, including women.
A technical assistance project helped identify and prepare projects and reforms with regional impact.
Gender bonds can scale up women’s access to finance and promote gender equality at the same time.
Mobile apps enable farmers, including women smallholders, to modernize and diversify their production and transact with suppliers and buyers directly.
Without proper valuation, natural assets’ scarcity remains economically invisible, leading to their exploitation for short-term gains.
Improving water supply access and sustainability amid environmental challenges requires radical changes in how water resources are developed and delivered.