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Local governments need a combination of strategic policy reforms and capacity building to effectively perform disaster risk reduction and management functions.
Identify investment opportunities, expedite reforms to improve business environment, support ESG standards, and forge strategic partnerships.
Developing regional value chains will promote trade and unlock the region’s unrealized economy.
Energy master planning is key to preparing bankable projects that improve municipal heating, lower costs, and help achieve environmental goals.
Harmonize traceability standards and adopt shared digital technologies to boost interoperability in the food supply chain.
The Kochi Water Metro is an example of how inland waterway transport can not only improve commuting but also contribute to climate goals.
A project in Chaonan district in the People’s Republic China shows how to improve services in rural areas and small towns with scarce water resources.
A project in Mongolia mobilized ger youth to take an active role in community development.
De-risking investments in high-impact, green technologies enabled the large-scale demonstration of energy-efficient production and emission reduction retrofits.
Innovative and sustained support for Grameen-style lending expanded financial services for underserved groups, including women.