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The experience of the People’s Republic of China shows that beyond economic growth, an adaptive and cooperative approach can help reduce poverty even at hard to reach places.
Senior care in the PRC and the region must be treated as an economic investment—integrated, digitally enabled, and open to private capital.
Funded agreements allow state-owned enterprises to deliver essential services efficiently while improving financial stability and transparency.
Design projects with high economic impact and share dividends with investors and communities through hometown investment funds, land trusts, and other instruments.
The Lab gathers new ideas to encourage more private sector investment for environment-friendly projects in developing countries.
The secondary education sector can benefit from government support for private schools and vocational schools.
Innovative and sustained support for Grameen-style lending expanded financial services for underserved groups, including women.
Climate-resilient water infrastructure and integrated water resources management are critical to strengthening water safety and reliability in the Cook Islands’ dispersed and climate-vulnerable island setting.
Climate-resilient food systems and improved access to nutritious diets can strengthen food security and health outcomes in Kiribati.
Public finance, blue bonds, and marine protection tools can reduce risk and mobilize private capital.