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Poverty maps derived from satellite images helped target the most vulnerable households in pandemic-affected areas in the Philippines.
Define large businesses, implement comprehensive management of compliance risk, increase public accountability, and improve perceptions of fairness.
The World Food Programme uses cash transfers not just to feed the hungry but also to give people purchasing power to buy locally, helping to boost economies.
Investments should seek to strengthen women’s capacities to anticipate, absorb, and adapt to the impacts of natural hazards and climate change and contribute to sustainable development.
Proactive integrity checks can improve public trust in law enforcement agencies and advance societal development.
Countries need to adopt new regulations and technologies to counter an estimated $66 million net welfare loss by 2040.
An Industrial Pollution Projection System (IPPS) has been used in the Greater Mekong Subregion to help countries identify current and future pollution risks.
The Republic of Korea tackles the challenge of revitalizing old neighborhoods while preventing the side effects associated with gentrification.
Large-scale vaccination requires a comprehensive strategy, infrastructure, human resources, monitoring systems, and a receptive public.
A Maldivian grassroots initiative focused on empowering communities through inclusivity, resilience, and advocacy for marginalized groups.