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A well-crafted action plan has helped women in Bangladesh who want to start small and medium-sized enterprises have a more equal playing field with men.
The Industry Employment Network Database helps the Philippines shape more strategic policy and infrastructure plans.
Innovative and sustained support for Grameen-style lending expanded financial services for underserved groups, including women.
A systems approach can align housing finance, supply, services, resilience, and inclusion to close Asia and the Pacific’s housing gap.
Aligning strategies, incentives, and activities can drive lasting, sector-wide change.
Regulatory and financial innovations can ensure that microfinance benefits those who need them most.
Cross-border trade, marketing, and supply chains are reshaping diets across Asia, limiting the effectiveness of national policies.
Funded agreements allow state-owned enterprises to deliver essential services efficiently while improving financial stability and transparency.
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.
Improved integration of disaster risk data, social registries, and delivery systems can strengthen crisis response.