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The Republic of Korea has been a leader in training government officials to be catalysts of economic development.
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 Philippines, targeted cash grants to help poor students finish high school could double their potential income and lift them out of chronic poverty.
Industrial corridor development delivers results when infrastructure, institutional capacity, and policy coordination evolve together.
PPPs in renewable energy create more investment and jobs and help bring countries closer to their sustainable goals.
CARTIF provides a legal framework for the movement of goods, services, and capital across borders.
Farmers are managing seasonal floods and droughts better, thanks to a modern irrigation system, flood-proof road, and disaster risk control measures.
Health systems must prioritize sustainable oxygen supply to strengthen routine care and prepare for future pandemics.
A high poverty rate among older persons in the Republic of Korea calls for better pension services and welfare programs.
Disbursing against results, rather than upfront expenditures, helps improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government-owned sector programs and promote good practices.