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Transporting passengers and cargo over navigable rivers and canals reduces road and rail congestion, road crashes, pollution, emissions, and energy consumption.

The Islamic Development Bank shares its experience in microfinance and group value chain financing to improve access to credit in rural areas.

Many transport projects include specific measures to prevent HIV/AIDS among migrant construction workers.

Among the investments supported by the Afghanistan Business Innovation Fund were businesses that targeted women as workers, producers, and consumers.

Governments need the right mix of policies and projects to reap the benefits of urban growth.

In Pakistan, basmati rice farmers are adopting direct seeding technology to improve farm efficiency and yield.

Innovative lending practices can convert energy efficiency into high rates of return for companies.

A project in Indonesia opens livelihood opportunities for women and encourages their participation in community development.

How to improve public health and environmental sustainability by facing the challenges of managing solid waste in Asia

Tablet devices and smartphones can be used to improve learning in public schools by providing real-time data on performance of teachers and students.