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Countries need to build capacity and develop financial solutions for different climate risks, including those that can better address slow-onset events.
Investing in energy transition may enable the textile sector to access markets that require lower-carbon supply chains.
Among the investments supported by the Afghanistan Business Innovation Fund were businesses that targeted women as workers, producers, and consumers.
In the People’s Republic of China, reducing the risk of illness-induced poverty entails raising the poor’s financial protection and health system reforms.
Enhancing transport and trade linkages between and across the countries in the Bay of Bengal region requires a strategic master plan.
Youth-focused programs and digital tools are creating accessible, effective pathways to mental well-being.
Valuation approaches include cost-based, revealed preference, stated preference, and benefit transfer.
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.
Better coordination and accountability are helping to improve road and water systems in Armenia.
Addressing weaknesses in procurement, contract and asset management, and financial management ensures better project management and implementation.