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Policymakers should focus on long-term strategic plans such as zoning of territories based on potential water sources when designing water and sanitation solutions for communities.
The shift to online learning due to COVID-19 has increased the risk of poor children falling further behind in their studies.
The pandemic worsened disparities in chronic disease management among vulnerable groups, exerting adverse psychosocial and economic effects.
Warning systems and other measures will help save lives, protect biodiversity, and reduce rail service disruptions.
In the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, an urban water project helped women to become water engineers through scholarships, training, and mentoring.
In the Republic of Korea, large financial firms should lead efforts to support high-risk, high-return intellectual property investments.
Mobilizing private capital for the water sector requires a strong regulatory environment, sound risk management, and financial sustainability.
A strategy for increased banking opportunities in Southeast Asia.
Strengthen regional initiatives by harnessing advances in technology, promoting cross-border technology transfer, and harmonizing policies and standards.
Digital financial services like mobile money can reduce transfer prices and improve transparency, efficiency, and access.