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Advances in technology are making more jobs obsolete, which means workers need skills to adapt quickly to changes in the workplace.
India should create city-level economic visions, integrate master planning with economic goals, and ensure that a business-friendly regulatory environment extends to local levels.
From a policy and economic standpoint, a paid sick leave program for COVID-19 is cost-effective in promoting behaviors that reduce disease spread.
WASH investments through piped water, improved drainage, and waste management can help curb water-related disease risks and boost climate resilience for refugees and host communities.
Advanced fertilizers improve soil fertility, reduce nutrient losses and runoff to waterways related to fertilizer use, and enhance nutrient use efficiency.
In Nepal’s mountain eco-regions, the needs of women and vulnerable groups were considered in designing a project that protects water resources from climate risks.
Science-based solutions help rural communities manage water resources sustainably and build resilience against climate change impacts.
Spatial analysis can aid planning and policy design in enhancing the economic impact of regional transport networks in Central Asia.
Applying international standards for financial auditing strengthens country systems and enhances accountability for externally financed projects.
Gradual tariff adjustment combined with a heating allowance for vulnerable consumers can support the transition to sustainable heating.