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Social protection spending and coverage are increasing, yet some countries continue to favor the nonpoor over the poor, and men over women.
A market-based approach for reducing air pollution offers countries in the region great potential for flexibility and innovation.
Bioplastics industry development hinges on strategic direction and vision, environmental sustainability, and better waste management.
Strengthen laws, improve labeling, create incentives, regulate refrigerants, and promote large-scale adoption.
Meaningful involvement and leadership of young women and girls in nature-based solutions-related projects enhances sustainability of interventions.
The region needs integrated and holistic policies to push an ambitious agenda that requires capital, innovation, and new business models and mindsets.
What is needed: Increased financing, reliable supplies of affordable and effective medicines, improved data from health information systems, stronger implementation of national malaria programs, and leadership that looks beyond the health sector.
There are no legal conflicts between the standards of the Eurasian Economic Union and Codex Alimentarius, but there is some confusion.
Innovative fiscal policies aim to tackle noncommunicable diseases while unlocking new sources of sustainable public financing.
Exploring climate impacts, socioeconomic factors, and governance can lead to innovative strategies for the deltas’ protection and empowerment of their communities.