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Scaling up farm activities through sustainable mechanisms that improve conditions and incomes of smallholder farmers can alleviate rural poverty.
Proven solutions include digitizing paperwork, integrating databases, using smart cards and digital payments, and transmitting emergency assistance via mobile phones.
Performance-based funding improved urban governance and quality of infrastructure and services, and promoted women’s empowerment.
The poorest of the poor need sustained and integrated assistance in order to overcome the multidimensional problems of poverty.
Experience in India shows a gradual and localized approach based on evidence allows for safer reopening of the economy and reduces infection rates.
The National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2035 emphasizes nature-based solutions, a region-specific approach, and climate-resilient investments.
There is a need for globally coordinated standards and principles that allow room for countries to adapt their policies.
The government implemented a communication plan, expanded bike roads, and improved user convenience to increase bicycle usage as a public transport alternative.
A series of reviews or "gateway" assessments by an independent agency helps ensure proper preparation and implementation of infrastructure projects.
As Sri Lanka’s population ages, many older people in remote hill villages are being left without adequate support, services, or income security.