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Surveyed developing member countries have priorities aligned with the environmental dimensions of the Sustainable Development Goals but need to take steps to overcome barriers and achieve their targets.
Artificial intelligence enables rapid analysis of satellite images to assess damage and priority areas.
Contractual arrangements for PPP infrastructure procurement must be improved.
Digital technology is key to increasing financial inclusion, but it comes with new challenges and risks.
Accurate baseline data can guide policy reforms that leverage the informal recycling sector for cost-effective urban waste management.
A national program promotes forest conservation and protection while creating sustainable livelihoods for communities.
Invest in economic sectors that are more likely to generate more productive jobs.
Strategic foresight tools can help policy makers adopt a more proactive approach to solving problems.
Strategies include smart enforcement, presumptive taxes, digital tools, sector-specific reforms, and incentives tied to formalization benefits.
Map subsidies’ impact on climate efforts in Asia and the Pacific and strategize carbon pricing to guide reforms.