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Personal credit information could be an important determining factor in insurance underwriting and the calculation of premiums.
An arsenal of digital tools, such as geofencing, location sharing, and 3D printing, is helping fight the spread of the coronavirus.
With the help of digital technology, faster and larger amounts of aid can reach those affected by disasters.
Among the remedial measures are boosting revenue generation, striving for expenditure efficiency, and unburdening liabilities.
Crises like a pandemic underscore the importance of alternative sources of high-quality and timely data in developing effective measures.
In the Solomon Islands, the approach combined short-term actions with low potential for future regret with long-term options for future climate conditions.
The creation of a government-initiated disaster risk insurance company would address financial needs in case a major natural hazard hits the country.
WASH investments through piped water, improved drainage, and waste management can help curb water-related disease risks and boost climate resilience for refugees and host communities.
Strategies include a regulatory planning framework, area-based development, green infrastructure, and community engagement.
Each country must follow its path in leveraging fiscal resources for sustainable development.