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Mobilizing private capital for the water sector requires a strong regulatory environment, sound risk management, and financial sustainability.
Establish frameworks, leverage digital innovations, and strengthen stakeholder capacity.
Strengthen regional initiatives by harnessing advances in technology, promoting cross-border technology transfer, and harmonizing policies and standards.
Green finance can provide the fiscal firepower to manage the impact of the crisis and steer economies toward resource-efficient and low-carbon growth.
Energy master planning is key to preparing bankable projects that improve municipal heating, lower costs, and help achieve environmental goals.
In Sri Lanka, the rural water sector has benefited from the active role of women in management and operations.
The government implemented a communication plan, expanded bike roads, and improved user convenience to increase bicycle usage as a public transport alternative.
Tech startups in agriculture, education, environment, and health have high potential for social impact but need a supportive ecosystem to thrive.
Using batteries to store energy can help improve the efficiency and flexibility of power systems that are integrating new and renewable energy sources into the grid.
Contractual arrangements for PPP infrastructure procurement must be improved.