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After a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck Japan in 2011, communities in Higashi Matsushima City led recovery efforts and built a smart city.
Regenerative agroforestry can promote decarbonization and biodiversity, while improving coffee farmers’ livelihoods in the Lao PDR.
A project in the Republic of Korea formed small firms into training consortiums to enhance their workers’ skills and improve overall productivity.
Social protection spending and coverage are increasing, yet some countries continue to favor the nonpoor over the poor, and men over women.
Floating photovoltaic facilities could be an environment-friendly option for countries with limited land.
The public management of revenue and service routes prioritized people’s need for safe and convenient public transport.
Statisticians use satellite images of Earth’s night lights to measure social and economic activity.
Structured health assessments guide countries in strengthening climate-ready services, improving infrastructure, and reducing vulnerability across sectors.
Public spaces help revitalize a city’s environment, culture, tourism, and economy.
The experience of the People’s Republic of China shows that beyond economic growth, an adaptive and cooperative approach can help reduce poverty even at hard to reach places.