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Avoiding the Middle-Income Trap Through Investments in Universal Secondary Education

The secondary education sector can benefit from government support for private schools and vocational schools.

   Korea, Republic of; Capacity development, Education
   SDG: Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
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A Guide on Estimating the Revenue Losses from Various Tax Concessions

Tax expenditure estimation is an important analytical tool in supporting tax policy formulation.

   Economics, Public sector management and governance
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Rehabilitating the Chao Lake Basin in the People’s Republic of China

Strengthening the capacity of the new lake authority was a critical success factor in implementing an integrated lake basin management project.

   China, People's Republic of; Capacity development, Environment, Water
   SDG: Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 14: Life Below Water
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Simplifying Business Registration in Timor-Leste

Experience from other countries shows online business registries are transparent and easy to use, encouraging enterprises to formalize their business.

   Timor-Leste; Industry and trade, Information and communications technology, Private sector development
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
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Using a Fee-Based System to Reduce Waste

A “polluters pay” policy helps Seoul reduce household waste going to the landfill by 90% and waste generated by the city by 40%.

   Korea, Republic of; Environment, Urban development
   SDG: Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production