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Why does meaningful youth engagement matter in promoting young women’s economic empowerment, and how do we promote this in our work?
Social protection spending and coverage are increasing, yet some countries continue to favor the nonpoor over the poor, and men over women.
Advances in information and communications technology offer economic opportunities for rural populations and can play a significant role in poverty reduction.
River infrastructure projects must consider natural flows in project planning to save aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.
In Sri Lanka, the rural water sector has benefited from the active role of women in management and operations.
An award-winning project in Bhutan seeks 100% rural electrification and revenue from energy exports using clean energy from hydropower resources.
Policy makers must improve labor market conditions and reduce employment uncertainties as part of their economic stimulus plans.
Singapore halted demolition of an old industrial building within a high-tech business park and repurposed it into a vibrant start-up cluster.
Policymakers should focus on long-term strategic plans such as zoning of territories based on potential water sources when designing water and sanitation solutions for communities.
A health impact assessment makes people healthier and projects more effective.