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Hue City in Viet Nam rolled out an action plan for urban development that targets environmental protection, improved livability, and new economic opportunities.
Mobile apps enable farmers, including women smallholders, to modernize and diversify their production and transact with suppliers and buyers directly.
A dual-purpose energy model enabled farmers to irrigate crops and earn additional income by supplying surplus electricity to the grid.
Investing in mental health strengthens human capital, reduces inequality, and drives economic and social gains across sectors.
Financial readiness and pre-arranged support reduce delays, protect budgets, and enable faster, more efficient rebuilding.
System dynamics modeling can help decision-makers design smarter, data-driven policies for circular development.
Strategies include a regulatory planning framework, area-based development, green infrastructure, and community engagement.
Institutionalizing gender-responsive public financial management can boost budget inclusiveness and promote evidence-based policies.
A better understanding of environmental standards—their differences and implications—can help developing countries better safeguard the environment.
Prepaid trash bags, container deposit schemes, and semi-aerobic landfills effectively reduce waste in Pacific nations.