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A systems approach can align housing finance, supply, services, resilience, and inclusion to close Asia and the Pacific’s housing gap.
The Republic of Korea broadened access to skills development by simplifying support for training across employment statuses.
Understanding how plastics move through river basins helps governments identify pollution hotspots and prioritize interventions.
Better data, customer-informed product design, and stronger internal accountability can help financial institutions expand access to finance for women entrepreneurs.
Reducing informality requires helping workers and firms move into more productive activities through skills, technology, and firm upgrading.
Climate-resilient food systems and improved access to nutritious diets can strengthen food security and health outcomes in Kiribati.
Climate-informed design and community systems improved services, reduced disease risks, and strengthened resilience in coastal towns.
Investing in mental health strengthens human capital, reduces inequality, and drives economic and social gains across sectors.
The benefits of open finance are closely linked to how well its risks are understood and managed.
Gender strategy and workplace policies are advancing safer workplaces, expanding STEM education for girls, and strengthening energy sector reforms.