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Social protection spending and coverage are increasing, yet some countries continue to favor the nonpoor over the poor, and men over women.
In climate-vulnerable communities in Fiji and Mongolia, capacity-building activities support women’s participation in the green economy.
A “polluters pay” policy helps Seoul reduce household waste going to the landfill by 90% and waste generated by the city by 40%.
Governments must rethink and refine tax policy and administration measures to not only address development challenges but also to build back better.
The Clean Air Scorecard Tool helped the most polluted cities to identify gaps in air quality management and introduce measures to rectify them.
In the Philippines, targeted cash grants to help poor students finish high school could double their potential income and lift them out of chronic poverty.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government provides market analysis, such as consumption patterns and purchasing power, to help small entrepreneurs succeed.
A market-based approach for reducing air pollution offers countries in the region great potential for flexibility and innovation.
The SARS outbreak in 2003 provides insights on how we can mitigate the health and economic impact of COVID-19.
A study looks at the costs of overloading and how improved policies and enforcement can give an economic boost to Mekong countries.