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Helping Countries Manage Growing Industrial Pollution Problems

An Industrial Pollution Projection System (IPPS) has been used in the Greater Mekong Subregion to help countries identify current and future pollution risks.

   Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Thailand; Transport
   SDG: Goal 13: Climate Action, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Insight

Three Priorities toward Achieving Youth Pandemic Recovery

Young people identify digitalization, strong participatory processes, and an inclusive labor market as priorities to improve livelihood opportunities amid COVID-19.

   Civil society, Public sector management and governance, Social development and protection
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Policy Brief

Managing Safe, Equitable, and Effective COVID-19 Vaccination

Large-scale vaccination requires a comprehensive strategy, infrastructure, human resources, monitoring systems, and a receptive public.

   Public sector management and governance, Health, Regional cooperation and integration
   SDG: Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Insight

Practical Solutions for Keeping HIV/AIDS Off the Job Site

Many transport projects include specific measures to prevent HIV/AIDS among migrant construction workers.

   China, People's Republic of; Health, Social development and protection, Transport
   SDG: Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Insight

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
Insight

How to Jumpstart the Cities that Drive Asian Economic Growth

Governments need the right mix of policies and projects to reap the benefits of urban growth.

   Environment, Public sector management and governance, Urban development
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Case Study

Making Energy Efficiency Profitable

Innovative lending practices can convert energy efficiency into high rates of return for companies.

   Indonesia; Energy
   SDG: Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Case Study

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
Summary

Improving Waste Management: Solutions from Five Asian Cities

How to improve public health and environmental sustainability by facing the challenges of managing solid waste in Asia

   Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand; Environment, Urban development
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Insight

Empowering Women through a Community-Driven Project

A project in Indonesia opens livelihood opportunities for women and encourages their participation in community development.

   Indonesia; Gender Equality, Water
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation