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The World Food Programme uses cash transfers not just to feed the hungry but also to give people purchasing power to buy locally, helping to boost economies.
In the Philippines, solutions that respect river dynamics and ecosystem functions were adopted to keep vulnerable communities safe from natural hazards.
A program that subsidized medical expenses during a financial crisis provided the opportunity to help build a resilient health system in Mongolia.
Water tariff reforms coupled with personnel training, social contracts, and technology updates can make water utilities more efficient.
Build storage facilities, protect local workers, and develop systems to monitor risks.
One way for the Philippines to close the skills gap is to strengthen the foundations for noncognitive learning.
Accelerating universal access to water and sanitation is critical to preventing and managing future health crises.
In some parts of Africa, there is a bold and direct dialogue between the private and public sector in health care.
Using a landlord port model is one of the effective ways to promote private sector participation in port development and operations.
In the run-up to the high-level dialogue on energy in September, stakeholders must join hands to scale up action toward SDG 7.