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Knowledge of a startup’s technology, human resources, marketability, and growth potential lowers the risks of venture capital investments.
The pandemic has called attention to the health and financial well-being of older persons.
In Bangladesh, improvements in rural roads and markets paved the way for women’s empowerment.
Involving residents from rural communities is key to improve access to markets and commercial areas.
Public spaces help revitalize a city’s environment, culture, tourism, and economy.
Protecting and enhancing natural ecosystems and biodiversity can increase resilience in Asia and the Pacific.
In the Philippines, targeted cash grants to help poor students finish high school could double their potential income and lift them out of chronic poverty.
A national program promotes forest conservation and protection while creating sustainable livelihoods for communities.
A study of Singapore’s Little India helps to develop a practical approach to preserving and enhancing the livability of historic ethnic districts.
Legal reforms, including specialized courts, can provide women and girls better access to justice for gender-based violence.