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The story of a science professor turned entrepreneur shows skills and education were critical in growing from a micro to a medium-sized business.

Economic incentives push producers and consumers to use resources more efficiently and reduce environmental costs as well as spur innovative practices.

Sea level rise will hike coastal flood losses at least 12-fold by 2100. The benefits of adaptation outweigh the costs, providing returns at least 10 times the investments.

The Maldives is adopting advanced low-carbon technologies to reduce emissions and diesel imports with the help of the Japan Fund for the Joint Crediting Mechanism.

Digital change poses transformative opportunities, as well as risks, in capturing and interpreting data in support of sustainable development goals.

Partnerships with commercial banks and insurers are helping mobilize private finance to meet the health and long-term care needs of ageing societies.

A study shows targeting support to tourism, agro-processing, garments, electronics, and digital trade can help ensure strong recovery from COVID-19.

Policy challenges include the shift in financial intermediation away from traditional banks toward digital finance providers.

Proven solutions include digitizing paperwork, integrating databases, using smart cards and digital payments, and transmitting emergency assistance via mobile phones. 

A sound governance framework, supported by qualitative and quantitative value for money analysis, maximizes benefits from infrastructure investments.