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The 2024 ProFIT Survey highlights the need to simplify business registration, expand SME financing, and align skills training with market demand.
Strengthening regional cooperation, diversifying exports, and streamlining trade processes can give Central Asia’s exports a push.
Regional cooperation and integration efforts on marine life conservation can be improved through strengthened governance and financial sustainability.
In the Republic of Korea, there is a need for a consolidated database to provide timely market information on self-employed workers by region and business sector.
Child-led research in Nepal reveals rising online risks, urging stronger protection, mental health support, and child-friendly digital policies.
Within a week of installing environmental nudges, handwashing with soap among students rose to 61% from 15%.
Combining materials processed in a single treatment plant offers cost savings and private sector opportunities in sanitation services.
In Nepal, a project looked at how biochar can improve soil health and crop yields and reduce the importation of carbon-intensive farm inputs.
Unlock clean energy's potential with renewables, carbon capture, energy storage, sustainable hydrogen, and smart grids.
Addressing weaknesses in procurement, contract and asset management, and financial management ensures better project management and implementation.