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Driving Green Growth in Agriculture with an Integrated Poultry Value Chain

Catalytic risk capital, community empowerment, and climate-smart practices in poultry farming can unlock industry growth.

   Lao People's Democratic Republic; Agriculture and natural resources, Climate change, Industry and trade
   SDG: Goal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Closing Loopholes in Resource Taxation Through UN and OECD Treaty Reforms

New treaty standards give developing economies stronger taxing rights over resource activities and align policies with global sustainability goals.

   Agriculture and natural resources, Economics, Public sector management and governance
   SDG: Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
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Adaptive Resettlement for Urban Water Security: Lessons from Dhaka

Effective resettlement begins with keeping people at the heart of planning and decision-making.

   Bangladesh; Social development and protection, Urban development, Water
   SDG: Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Asia’s Graying Workforce: Can AI be the Silver Lining?

AI and digital innovation can help extend working lives, strengthen pensions, and build more resilient systems for the aging population.

   Public sector management and governance, Information and communications technology, Social development and protection
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
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Investing in Oxygen Access: A Lifeline for Health Resilience in Asia

Health systems must prioritize sustainable oxygen supply to strengthen routine care and prepare for future pandemics.

   Public sector management and governance, Health
   SDG: Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
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Building Climate Resiliency to Secure Bangladesh’s Economic Future

Strong governance is essential to achieving climate goals, mobilizing resources, and accelerating climate-resilient development.

   Bangladesh; Capacity development, Climate change, Public sector management and governance
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 13: Climate Action, Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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How AI and Satellites are Transforming Poverty Analysis

AI and satellite data improve poverty mapping in Indonesia and Maldives, enabling targeted solutions through data-driven insights.

   Indonesia, Maldives; Public sector management and governance, Information and communications technology, Poverty
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Empowering Young People to Localize the SDGs

Multilateral development banks can amplify youth-led impact through innovative engagement methods.

   Civil society, Public sector management and governance, Social development and protection
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
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Sri Lanka’s Struggle with Single-Use Plastics: Why Bans Alone Are Not Enough

Adopt a full lifecycle approach to plastic management, backed by strong enforcement and circular economy solutions.

   Sri Lanka; Climate change, Environment, Health
   SDG: Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, Goal 14: Life Below Water
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Enhancing the Enabling Environment for SMEs in the Lao PDR

The 2024 ProFIT Survey highlights the need to simplify business registration, expand SME financing, and align skills training with market demand.

   Lao People's Democratic Republic; Industry and trade, Private sector development, Public sector management and governance
   SDG: Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure