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Promoting responsible lending practices on online peer-to-peer platforms builds market trust and deters the need for further regulation.
In Mongolia, project procurement-related reviews helped safeguard a health project from corruption, fraud, and other integrity risks.
In the Republic of Korea, there is a need for a consolidated database to provide timely market information on self-employed workers by region and business sector.
Increased availability of data and computing power have made it possible to set parameters beforehand that will trigger insurance coverage for a variety of risks.
Disaster risk insurance can help countries in Asia and the Pacific to minimize losses from natural hazards.
In Pakistan, basmati rice farmers are adopting direct seeding technology to improve farm efficiency and yield.
Analysis using a multidimensional index suggests that regional integration boosts growth and reduces poverty, beyond the usual effect of trade openness.
Empowered women in Bangladesh are taking the lead in bringing much needed urban improvements.
In some parts of Africa, there is a bold and direct dialogue between the private and public sector in health care.
Protecting and enhancing natural ecosystems and biodiversity can increase resilience in Asia and the Pacific.