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A study of nighttime luminosity in Sri Lanka shows an uptake of local economic activities in areas connected by a large-scale road project.
Experience in India shows a gradual and localized approach based on evidence allows for safer reopening of the economy and reduces infection rates.
Building roads for socioeconomic development depends on an efficient O&M system that considers the difficult topology and fiscal issues.
Regional cooperation is vital for the protection and preservation of the world’s marine ecosystems.
Scaling up farm activities through sustainable mechanisms that improve conditions and incomes of smallholder farmers can alleviate rural poverty.
Urban planners in Seoul shifted from paper-based processes to a computerized system to improve information sharing and decision-making.
A program that subsidized medical expenses during a financial crisis provided the opportunity to help build a resilient health system in Mongolia.
Nepal is transforming its education system using information and communications technology.
Digital technology is key to increasing financial inclusion, but it comes with new challenges and risks.
Basic infrastructure needs to be put in place before blockchain fintech can solve persistent problems that hold back growth and job creation.