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Gender bonds can scale up women’s access to finance and promote gender equality at the same time.
Better data, customer-informed product design, and stronger internal accountability can help financial institutions expand access to finance for women entrepreneurs.
Embracing technology for financial service delivery benefits both women-led enterprises and financial institutions.
Financial readiness and pre-arranged support reduce delays, protect budgets, and enable faster, more efficient rebuilding.
Low-income households were moved from at-risk areas near rail tracks to safe, inclusive housing—pioneering transparent, climate-resilient urban resettlement in Sri Lanka.
Sustainable hydropower project balances energy needs with tribal rights, cultural preservation, and inclusive livelihood restoration.
A new diagnostic tool can strengthen public institutions, where services are delivered and where corruption and inefficiency often emerge.
Shaded rest, clean water, and cooling systems safeguard workers from extreme heat while boosting productivity.
Transport emissions are the shared outcome of global production and consumption—demanding accountability across sectors and regions.
A new framework enables near real-time monitoring of sea routes, helping improve decisions on vessel movement and transport of global goods.