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The lessons learned by the Asian Development Bank, which was one of the last organizations to leave Afghanistan[1] in 1980 and one of the first to return in 2002.
Broaden the tax base, increase taxation on capital income, and strengthen all core functions of tax administration for improved compliance.
Social protection spending and coverage are increasing, yet some countries continue to favor the nonpoor over the poor, and men over women.
In the Philippines, partnership has delivered solutions the country needs to reach its development goals.
The region needs to increase resource efficiency, diversify economies, and enhance cooperation to bolster adaptation and mitigation efforts.
A state program promotes high-value manufacturing and innovation to boost competitiveness and spur economic growth.
Jiangxi province in the People’s Republic of China enhances forest productivity and ecosystem health using holistic and sustainable practices.
In Pakistan, a multi-donor fund was set up to help finance priority investments in disaster risk management.
Residents in Thimphu contributed part of their land for urban infrastructure and services to support the growth of their city.
Each country must follow its path in leveraging fiscal resources for sustainable development.