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Online training of caregivers using a popular mobile app and a digital monitoring and assessment platform help improve the quality of services.
A study of nighttime luminosity in Sri Lanka shows an uptake of local economic activities in areas connected by a large-scale road project.
In Mongolia, community revolving funds helped poor households develop tourism goods and services aligned with biodiversity conservation.
In Nepal’s mountain eco-regions, the needs of women and vulnerable groups were considered in designing a project that protects water resources from climate risks.
Data analysis and tax transparency can guide governments in rationalizing their tax expenditure policies while still creating a level playing field for businesses.
Tech startups in agriculture, education, environment, and health have high potential for social impact but need a supportive ecosystem to thrive.
In the People’s Republic of China, advanced technology and innovative financing schemes make the city-scale deployment of green cooling solutions possible.
Modernized facilities and customs reform cut the passage time by over 50% at the busy border crossing in Uzbekistan.
In Southeast Asia, big data can help transform the delivery of education, health care, and social welfare and protection services.
Science-based solutions help rural communities manage water resources sustainably and build resilience against climate change impacts.