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A sound governance framework, supported by qualitative and quantitative value for money analysis, maximizes benefits from infrastructure investments.
Bangladesh has worked with international partners to undertake landmark projects that have transformed the lives of millions of people.
Secondary cities in Asia, Africa, and Latin America have an opportunity to avoid gridlocked growth patterns and to integrate sustainable energy and transport solutions.
In the People's Republic of China, a project is saving enough energy to match the equivalent of building a 107-megawatt power plant.
In Seoul, 90% of landfill-bound wastes were instead used to produce energy enough to heat 518,000 households.
Promoting responsible lending practices on online peer-to-peer platforms builds market trust and deters the need for further regulation.
Proposed strategies to deepen commitments under the Paris Agreement include sharing of practices and lessons and linking climate actions with COVID-19 recovery.
Technology can help reboot the tourism sector by enabling contactless and digital transactions and mapping COVID-19 infections for disease control.
Build storage facilities, protect local workers, and develop systems to monitor risks.
Introduce interventions that address childcare issues and employment segregation.