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Nepal has made it easier to move goods across borders by updating customs software, constructing a new inland clearance depot, and rehabilitating border access roads.
Eco-friendly buses in Tashkent are boosting gender equality, cutting pollution, and modernizing urban transport.
The sector-wide approach has the flexibility to address evolving challenges in the education sector.
Initiatives should start by focusing on building awareness on the importance of oceans and coastal habitat.
The water-food-energy nexus approach can help Central Asia manage shared water resources and promote regional cooperation.
Progressive urban governance and planning reforms are required for cities to deliver the economic and social benefits of urbanization.
Strategies include a regulatory planning framework, area-based development, green infrastructure, and community engagement.
The 2024 ProFIT Survey highlights the need to simplify business registration, expand SME financing, and align skills training with market demand.
Tech startups in agriculture, education, environment, and health have high potential for social impact but need a supportive ecosystem to thrive.
Safer infrastructure and robust post-crash care can save lives, prevent long-term disabilities, and support recovery.