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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.
Proven solutions include digitizing paperwork, integrating databases, using smart cards and digital payments, and transmitting emergency assistance via mobile phones.
Innovations in water management and adaptive planning can create opportunities for climate adaptation and mitigation.
Shifting waste responsibility to producers is a powerful approach for reducing plastic waste and fostering a circular economy.
Effective plastic waste management in Southeast Asia depends on strong data governance frameworks that are practical, inclusive, and enforceable.
Local government can enhance the developmental impact of remittances, increase migrants’ capacities, and support their communities.
The globalization of commerce requires consistent laws and regulations not only to authorize but also to regulate electronic communications.
The widespread loss of natural ecosystems and biodiversity is much more than a conservation issue; countless lives and livelihoods depend on them.
CAREC countries can benefit from cross-border frequency regulation to boost grid stability and reduce costs.
Governments must rethink and refine tax policy and administration measures to not only address development challenges but also to build back better.