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A financial instrument to help governments finance disaster relief and post-disaster reconstruction without over-stressing their fiscal budgets
Statisticians use satellite images of Earth’s night lights to measure social and economic activity.
A town in northeastern Thailand studies the viability of converting waste to energy to improve waste disposal.
Better coordination and accountability are helping to improve road and water systems in Armenia.
Public spaces help revitalize a city’s environment, culture, tourism, and economy.
Mainstream gender inclusion and climate resilience into infrastructure development to improve quality of life and meet sustainability goals.
A national program promotes forest conservation and protection while creating sustainable livelihoods for communities.
A study shows targeting support to tourism, agro-processing, garments, electronics, and digital trade can help ensure strong recovery from COVID-19.
From a policy and economic standpoint, a paid sick leave program for COVID-19 is cost-effective in promoting behaviors that reduce disease spread.
In the Greater Mekong Subregion, environmental assessment for livestock value chains projects helps avoid, minimize, and mitigate environmental, health, and safety risks.