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The Republic of Korea’s shift to an information and communication technology-based education system provides useful lessons for other countries looking to make similar changes.
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.
A project in Bangladesh used behavior change communication as a large-scale health care intervention to help women and poor households access health care.
Analysis using a multidimensional index suggests that regional integration boosts growth and reduces poverty, beyond the usual effect of trade openness.
In the Republic of Korea, financial firms need to enhance the convenience of mobile services and ensure universal accessibility.
Advances in information and communications technology offer economic opportunities for rural populations and can play a significant role in poverty reduction.
To increase sustainability and inclusiveness of growth, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste need to look at ways to improve the quality and efficiency of public spending.
Increasing disaster risks in developing countries call for strategic planning and investments in resilient and low-carbon infrastructure.
Safer infrastructure and robust post-crash care can save lives, prevent long-term disabilities, and support recovery.
Korean engineers develop a structural monitoring and measurement system that can manage multiple cable bridges in Southeast Asia.