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Increasing disaster risks in developing countries call for strategic planning and investments in resilient and low-carbon infrastructure.
Crowdsourcing can be an effective way to address pain points that limit MSMEs from getting financing.
Through machine learning, data from nontraditional sources, such as telcos, are analyzed for credit risk assessment of the unbanked.
Leverage machine learning and satellite imagery for informed resource allocation to enhance road quality and address development challenges.
Digital finance promises to be an effective means of reaching the unbanked, but its use must be accompanied by consumer information and education.
Indonesia could reduce the impact of a prolonged El Niño by easing food import restrictions and strengthening social protection and food security.
In the Philippines, solutions that respect river dynamics and ecosystem functions were adopted to keep vulnerable communities safe from natural hazards.
Asia’s cities need innovative solutions to manage increasing volumes of waste.
Proactive integrity checks can improve public trust in law enforcement agencies and advance societal development.
Scaling up SDG localization requires system-wide alignment, enhanced local governance, and multi-stakeholder and partnership collaboration.