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Transporting passengers and cargo over navigable rivers and canals reduces road and rail congestion, road crashes, pollution, emissions, and energy consumption.
To preserve lives and revive the economy, countries need to plan ahead to secure sufficient supplies of the future COVID-19 vaccine.
India’s Rajasthan Urban Infrastructure Development Project offers practical operational lessons and best practices for forging more livable cities.
Improved integration of disaster risk data, social registries, and delivery systems can strengthen crisis response.
A study of four countries shows vulnerable businesses need cash flow support primarily, including low or no-interest loans.
Indonesia could reduce the impact of a prolonged El Niño by easing food import restrictions and strengthening social protection and food security.
An enabling environment and strong governance lead to better socioeconomic outcomes.
Transport emissions are the shared outcome of global production and consumption—demanding accountability across sectors and regions.
Mobile remittances offer a way to provide unbanked populations with affordable, secure, and accessible financial services.
Replacing an old barrage with advanced technology vastly improved water and flood control, connectivity, and access to essential social services.