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With the help of digital technology, faster and larger amounts of aid can reach those affected by disasters.
While many inclusive businesses support the concept of gender-inclusivity, much more can be done to ensure that women’s economic empowerment is promoted in the workplace.
Sustainable farming and efficient water use can enhance high-value crop production and increase farmers’ income even in harsh environments.
In the Republic of Korea, financial firms need to enhance the convenience of mobile services and ensure universal accessibility.
Nature-based solutions can prevent the next pandemic.
In Bangladesh, access and use of high-quality primary health care facilities are being improved, particularly for women and girls.
From a policy and economic standpoint, a paid sick leave program for COVID-19 is cost-effective in promoting behaviors that reduce disease spread.
The Asian Development Bank has revised its guidelines for project economic analysis, which help ensure investment decisions are based on economic and efficiency considerations.
Clean Development Mechanism projects supported by the Future Carbon Fund are reducing greenhouse gas emissions while delivering social, environmental, and economic co-benefits that contribute to sustainable development.
A Greater Mekong Subregion study looks at a combination of risk retention, risk sharing, and risk transfer mechanisms in strengthening disaster resilience in rural areas.