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Mainstream gender inclusion and climate resilience into infrastructure development to improve quality of life and meet sustainability goals.
It is necessary to redesign private pension management fee schemes so companies have incentives to compete and develop better products.
Here’s how using credit enhancements and working with commercial banks can increase access to finance for micro and small businesses.
With the help of digital technology, faster and larger amounts of aid can reach those affected by disasters.
While many inclusive businesses support the concept of gender-inclusivity, much more can be done to ensure that women’s economic empowerment is promoted in the workplace.
In the Republic of Korea, financial firms need to enhance the convenience of mobile services and ensure universal accessibility.
In Bangladesh, access and use of high-quality primary health care facilities are being improved, particularly for women and girls.
From a policy and economic standpoint, a paid sick leave program for COVID-19 is cost-effective in promoting behaviors that reduce disease spread.
The Asian Development Bank has revised its guidelines for project economic analysis, which help ensure investment decisions are based on economic and efficiency considerations.
Clean Development Mechanism projects supported by the Future Carbon Fund are reducing greenhouse gas emissions while delivering social, environmental, and economic co-benefits that contribute to sustainable development.