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Proven solutions include digitizing paperwork, integrating databases, using smart cards and digital payments, and transmitting emergency assistance via mobile phones.
Fiscal incentives and producer responsibility can make safe recycling the norm—protecting millions from toxic exposure.
Structured health assessments guide countries in strengthening climate-ready services, improving infrastructure, and reducing vulnerability across sectors.
Investments must focus on diverse vaccine platforms, capacity building, and collaborative networks.
Gaps in response funding immediately after disaster can now be addressed through a new form of insurance.
To build a well-coordinated government assistance program, focus on communication and outreach, targeting, service delivery, and evaluation.
A study shows the planned railway will increase access to more and better jobs in 48 cities and municipalities in Metro Manila and Southern Luzon.
The Asian Development Bank has revised its guidelines for project economic analysis, which help ensure investment decisions are based on economic and efficiency considerations.
Social protection spending and coverage are increasing, yet some countries continue to favor the nonpoor over the poor, and men over women.
Valuation approaches include cost-based, revealed preference, stated preference, and benefit transfer.