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A context-sensitive approach in Myanmar is helping to avoid negative impacts and maximize positive results of development projects and programs.
Electronics manufacturers are held accountable for the full life cycle of their products but receive incentives for proper disposal.
In Bangladesh, access and use of high-quality primary health care facilities are being improved, particularly for women and girls.
In the Philippines, cloud technology is helping a rural bank reach customers in remote areas more efficiently and at lower operational cost.
Bhutan must boost productivity in traditional crops while building capacity for high‑value agricultural exports.
Institutionalizing gender-responsive public financial management can boost budget inclusiveness and promote evidence-based policies.
Low-income households were moved from at-risk areas near rail tracks to safe, inclusive housing—pioneering transparent, climate-resilient urban resettlement in Sri Lanka.
Build storage facilities, protect local workers, and develop systems to monitor risks.
Invest in responsible, data-driven AI adoption backed by strong governance, pilot testing, and cross-sector collaboration.
Disruptive innovation and technologies in transport are ushering smart processes, infrastructure, and operations, challenging regulators and raising passengers’ expectations.