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In Afghanistan, river basin managers work with farmers in ensuring equitable and sustainable irrigation practices to improve yields and livelihoods.
An ADB-supported project in Kolkata awarded flat titles to women as a mechanism to promote women's rights.
Mobile apps enable farmers, including women smallholders, to modernize and diversify their production and transact with suppliers and buyers directly.
Entry points for interventions include increasing access to quality seeds and materials, enhancing value chains, and promoting best practices through regional projects.
Empowering women as leaders and innovators can make resilience projects using inclusive smart urban water infrastructure solutions more impactful.
Built in 256 BC, the Dujiangyan system harnesses the power of nature to irrigate farmlands and prevent floods in the People’s Republic of China.
Digital finance promises to be an effective means of reaching the unbanked, but its use must be accompanied by consumer information and education.
Strengthening the database of the poor, marginalized, and vulnerable households can improve delivery of relief packages.
The Islamic Development Bank shares its experience in microfinance and group value chain financing to improve access to credit in rural areas.
In Maldives, community participation played a key role in the recovery of affected communities after the 2004 tsunami.