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Experience shows affordability, adoptability, and community support are critical for catalyzing digitalization efforts in the water sector.
The story of a science professor turned entrepreneur shows skills and education were critical in growing from a micro to a medium-sized business.
Asia may have survived the 2008 global economic crisis, but it’s not out of the woods yet. Here are five things the region’s financial systems must address to withstand the next big shock.
Better data, customer-informed product design, and stronger internal accountability can help financial institutions expand access to finance for women entrepreneurs.
Digital solutions tailored to the local contexts and reinforced by human interactions hold great potential for scaling action against plastic pollution.
A new regional platform will connect countries to transform shared experiences into action, advancing inclusive, sustainable health reforms.
Despite a lack of domestic energy resources, the Republic of Korea has become one of the largest economies in the world.
Disbursing against results, rather than upfront expenditures, helps improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government-owned sector programs and promote good practices.
A pilot in Metro Manila shows how autonomous cleanup vessels and data can support smarter river management.
A comprehensive grievance redress mechanism used a wide range of tools, institutions, and approaches to resolve project complaints and mitigate potential issues.