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The idea behind shared responsibility mortgage is to link the principal balance and interest payments to a house price index.
Accessible funds for the industry sector accelerated investments in energy efficiency and enhanced institutional capacities.
Paving roads with fiber-reinforced asphalt mixture and using a pothole detection technology can help keep roads safe and pothole free.
In Pakistan, a multi-donor fund was set up to help finance priority investments in disaster risk management.
Disaster risk insurance can help countries in Asia and the Pacific to minimize losses from natural hazards.
In Medellin city, Colombia, cable cars have helped enhance mobility for marginalized neighborhoods, reduce pollution, and improve quality of life.
The Asian Development Bank has revised its guidelines for project economic analysis, which help ensure investment decisions are based on economic and efficiency considerations.
In Australia, the private sector is working with regulators to maximize the benefits of blockchain technology and minimize its risks.
Empowered women in Bangladesh are taking the lead in bringing much needed urban improvements.
A tech startup in Australia is piloting the use of blockchain in ensuring traceability, provenance, and authentication in the supply chain.