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A data-driven roadmap integrates governance, technology, and finance to help Sri Lanka’s water utility adapt to climate risks and lower emissions.
Raise the efficiency of public procurement and land and labor markets to boost productivity, and address growth constraints on agriculture and tourism.
Digital finance offers the potential to reach underserved groups, but it is vital to first understand the needs of this segment.
One of the strategies being used to transition to digital banking is to expand the customer base beyond people who use traditional banks.
In the Philippines, solutions that respect river dynamics and ecosystem functions were adopted to keep vulnerable communities safe from natural hazards.
Scaling up SDG localization requires system-wide alignment, enhanced local governance, and multi-stakeholder and partnership collaboration.
Replacing dispersed coal burning with centralized district heating can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.
CAREC countries can benefit from cross-border frequency regulation to boost grid stability and reduce costs.
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.