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Using Farm Mechanization to Strengthen the Rice Value Chain

In Pakistan, basmati rice farmers are adopting direct seeding technology to improve farm efficiency and yield.

   Pakistan; Agriculture and natural resources, Information and communications technology
   SDG: Goal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Lessons from an Islamic Approach to Rural Financing

The Islamic Development Bank shares its experience in microfinance and group value chain financing to improve access to credit in rural areas.

   Africa; Agriculture and natural resources, Finance sector development, Poverty
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Case Study

Women in Charge of Urban Growth

Empowered women in Bangladesh are taking the lead in bringing much needed urban improvements.

   Bangladesh; Capacity development, Gender Equality, Public sector management and governance, Urban development
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
Explainer

Creating a Not-for-Profit Fund for Disaster Risk Management

In Pakistan, a multi-donor fund was set up to help finance priority investments in disaster risk management.

   Pakistan; Climate change, Environment
   SDG: Goal 13: Climate Action