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A study of four Southeast Asian markets examines how digital financial solutions can play a key role in closing gaps in financial inclusion.
Invest in economic sectors that are more likely to generate more productive jobs.
Advances in technology are making more jobs obsolete, which means workers need skills to adapt quickly to changes in the workplace.
Shifting to circular approaches can deliver economic gains while helping address food security and promote sustainable production and consumption.
The availability of insurance for high-risk projects gives investors the confidence to pursue green investments.
Empowered women in Bangladesh are taking the lead in bringing much needed urban improvements.
In the People’s Republic of China, biogas plants supply electricity to livestock farms using their wastes and produce organic fertilizer for eco-farming.
In Thailand, subsidies, housing grants, educational programs and the leveraging of economies of scale are being used to benefit poor urban dwellers.
Tech startups in agriculture, education, environment, and health have high potential for social impact but need a supportive ecosystem to thrive.
Digital technology can improve data collection and analytics to support proactive decisions and increase the efficiency of water utilities.