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Empowering Young People to Localize the SDGs

Multilateral development banks can amplify youth-led impact through innovative engagement methods.

   Civil society, Governance and public sector management, Social development and protection
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
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How to Build a Railway in Afghanistan in 10 Months

Savvy project management accelerates construction of a 75 km railway in war-torn Afghanistan.

   Afghanistan; Transport
   SDG: Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
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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
Summary

Should You Be Worried about Brain Drain?

Studies show that migrant high-skilled professionals can help increase trade, capital flows, and knowledge and technology transfers whether or not they return to their home countries.

   China, People's Republic of, India, Korea, Republic of; Education, Governance and public sector management, Private sector development
   SDG: Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Achieving Urban Resilience Calls for Business Unusual

Cities in Asia and the Pacific need to scale up investments in resilient infrastructure amid increasing climate and disaster risks.

   Climate change, Urban development
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 13: Climate Action