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Asia may have survived the 2008 global economic crisis, but it’s not out of the woods yet. Here are five things the region’s financial systems must address to withstand the next big shock.
In India, auctions were found to be better than regulator-designed tariffs in determining the procurement price for solar-generated electricity.
A study found that the proposed exchange should focus on electricity and emissions before adding agricultural products to the mix.
Effective plastic waste management in Southeast Asia depends on strong data governance frameworks that are practical, inclusive, and enforceable.
Performance-based funding improved urban governance and quality of infrastructure and services, and promoted women’s empowerment.
Develop certification frameworks, build sustainable capacity-building systems, and promote knowledge center collaboration.
The principle of reciprocity in multilateral trade negotiations can unlock benefits to developing countries.
EPR frameworks, plastic credit schemes, and high-level waste management technologies can support the Global Plastics Treaty implementation.
This report provides a framework for implementing commercially viable distributed electrification solutions and shares lessons from a pilot in the Philippines.
Within a week of installing environmental nudges, handwashing with soap among students rose to 61% from 15%.