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A context-sensitive approach in Myanmar is helping to avoid negative impacts and maximize positive results of development projects and programs.
A Greater Mekong Subregion study looks at a combination of risk retention, risk sharing, and risk transfer mechanisms in strengthening disaster resilience in rural areas.
To increase sustainability and inclusiveness of growth, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste need to look at ways to improve the quality and efficiency of public spending.
Among the lessons: Make inclusive investments in education, sanitation, and health in order to avoid enclaves of rich and poor.
Government can partner with telcos and educators and use multiple channels of existing infrastructure to reach as many children as possible.
Large manufacturing companies are partnering with innovative startups to drive digital transformation.
A Philippine distiller has demonstrated how to turn wastewater into clean energy and fertilizer, highlighting the cost effectiveness of green solutions to pollution.
Involving employers in all levels of skills development, from planning to provision, is fundamental to increasing the industry relevance of TVET.
A project in Indonesia opens livelihood opportunities for women and encourages their participation in community development.
Rehabilitating natural systems with green infrastructure is key to building sustainability and resilience to climate change in urban areas.