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Putting resources toward specialized training, mentoring and confidence building is a successful formula for giving greater voice to women in the countryside.
The formula: installing energy efficient lighting systems in government offices and parks, distributing fluorescent lamps nationwide, and establishing a green labeling system for buildings.
One of the strategies being used to transition to digital banking is to expand the customer base beyond people who use traditional banks.
Despite extensive aid, countries with fragile and conflict-affected situations are generally failing to significantly improve the lives of their people. New thinking is needed.
A context-sensitive approach in Myanmar is helping to avoid negative impacts and maximize positive results of development projects and programs.
Advances in information and communications technology offer economic opportunities for rural populations and can play a significant role in poverty reduction.
A policy action plan for Myanmar provides a step-by-step guide on how to stimulate private sector development.
Myanmar is improving its secondary education system through reforms of curriculum, teaching, and student assessment.
Significant changes in education and skills development help develop knowledge economies that drive long-term growth.
Pacific island countries need to include climate action in national development plans to lessen the economic costs of climate change.