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The Islamic Development Bank shares its experience in microfinance and group value chain financing to improve access to credit in rural areas.
A national program promotes forest conservation and protection while creating sustainable livelihoods for communities.
Proactive integrity checks can improve public trust in law enforcement agencies and advance societal development.
Tax reforms aimed at a 10% reduction in smoking prevalence could reduce the population of smokers by 38.7 million and prevent 11.6 million premature deaths.
From a policy and economic standpoint, a paid sick leave program for COVID-19 is cost-effective in promoting behaviors that reduce disease spread.
Machine learning and satellite imagery can provide data needed by governments for effective property tax management more quickly and efficiently.
Policy responses to population aging should promote economic growth, higher productivity, and higher income for workers.
Building a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship starts in school.
Skills urgently needed in today’s high-tech working environment are best acquired in technology-enabled settings.
Youth can help address noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) by supporting behavior change efforts and initiatives targeted toward encouraging other youth to make healthier choices.