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In the Philippines, solutions that respect river dynamics and ecosystem functions were adopted to keep vulnerable communities safe from natural hazards.
Water tariff reforms coupled with personnel training, social contracts, and technology updates can make water utilities more efficient.
Build storage facilities, protect local workers, and develop systems to monitor risks.
A project restores degraded lands, improves climate resilience of landscape ecosystems, and promotes green development in the western regions.
Financial support and credit rehabilitation can help financially vulnerable borrowers to repay their debts amid economic impacts of COVID-19.
Infrastructure that provides access to clean water and adequate sanitation frees women and girls from health and safety risks.
Disbursing against results, rather than upfront expenditures, helps improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government-owned sector programs and promote good practices.
Development fees placed on buildings were used to improve pedestrian mobility through elevated walkways in the Makati central business district.
In the Republic of Korea, there is a need for a consolidated database to provide timely market information on self-employed workers by region and business sector.
Innovations in water management and adaptive planning can create opportunities for climate adaptation and mitigation.