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Plans, policies, projects, and partnerships should deliver concurrently on these imperatives: access to renewables, energy efficiency, and coal phaseout.
Increased availability of data and computing power have made it possible to set parameters beforehand that will trigger insurance coverage for a variety of risks.
Advances in information and communications technology offer economic opportunities for rural populations and can play a significant role in poverty reduction.
A regional approach to food policy driven by business and public interests can better protect consumers and suppliers in both domestic and export markets, support scaling up of production, and facilitate market access and Greater Mekong Subregion product branding and marketing.
Regulators should focus on ensuring full corporate disclosure and transparency to protect stakeholders.
Several national and regional initiatives address the risks of loss and damage associated with climate change impacts.
Enhancing internet connectivity, data security, and workers’ digital skills can reduce the digital gap in Central Asia.
Despite welcome progress on universal access to electricity, the transition to renewable energy is faltering at a time when multiple shocks are hitting Asia and the Pacific hard.
Artificial intelligence enables rapid analysis of satellite images to assess damage and priority areas.
One of the strategies being used to transition to digital banking is to expand the customer base beyond people who use traditional banks.