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Blockchain has the potential to help emerging markets broaden the benefits of rapid growth.
In Sri Lanka, the rural water sector has benefited from the active role of women in management and operations.
Youth can help address noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) by supporting behavior change efforts and initiatives targeted toward encouraging other youth to make healthier choices.
Idling of motor vehicles during wintertime generates greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants, but engine block heaters can lessen the negative impact on the environment.
Policies should foster vibrant start-up ecosystems, enabled by foundational technologies, such as cloud computing.
In Australia, the private sector is working with regulators to maximize the benefits of blockchain technology and minimize its risks.
The experience of a water utility in Manila shows that dividing a large network into smaller zones improves leak detection and distribution efficiency.
A study examines how India can increase its trade and investments in the Greater Mekong Subregion by helping small and medium-size enterprises tap into this market.
Among the lessons: Make inclusive investments in education, sanitation, and health in order to avoid enclaves of rich and poor.
In the Philippines, solutions that respect river dynamics and ecosystem functions were adopted to keep vulnerable communities safe from natural hazards.