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The experience of the People’s Republic of China shows that beyond economic growth, an adaptive and cooperative approach can help reduce poverty even at hard to reach places.
The Islamic Development Bank shares its experience in microfinance and group value chain financing to improve access to credit in rural areas.
The Republic of Korea’s Sudokwon Landfill, one of the largest in the world, offers a sustainable model for urban waste management.
The internet has shown a great advantage in the integration, transformation, and upgrading of the People’s Republic of China’s rural economy, especially in the agriculture industry chain.
In Seoul, commuters use a smart card to pay for travel on any mode of public transport.
Singapore built an offshore landfill on Pulau Semakau primarily for waste management, but it also ensured that marine life would thrive and it could serve as a public park.
The story of a science professor turned entrepreneur shows skills and education were critical in growing from a micro to a medium-sized business.
In the Philippines, a pilot project to rehabilitate the Pasig River built community support around a low-cost waste management system.
In easing the debt burden of economically vulnerable groups, measures should be taken to prevent creditor resistance and moral hazard among borrowers.
A comprehensive data dashboard helps Seoul’s leaders make strategic and timely decisions.