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From a policy and economic standpoint, a paid sick leave program for COVID-19 is cost-effective in promoting behaviors that reduce disease spread.
Adopt a risk-based and phased approach toward recovery and enhance public–private collaboration to ensure safe and seamless travel.
The Republic of Korea is taking a multi-faceted approach to protecting public health and cushioning the impact of COVID-19 on the economy.
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.
Plans, policies, projects, and partnerships should deliver concurrently on these imperatives: access to renewables, energy efficiency, and coal phaseout.
A livelihood project sets up night markets in border towns of the Greater Mekong Subregion and provides microfinance support to vendors.
Compared to other infrastructure sectors, education needs a different approach to identifying projects for public–private partnerships.
Identify investment opportunities, expedite reforms to improve business environment, support ESG standards, and forge strategic partnerships.
Innovative lending practices can convert energy efficiency into high rates of return for companies.
Progressive urban governance and planning reforms are required for cities to deliver the economic and social benefits of urbanization.