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India should shift toward targeted, transparent, and fiscally sustainable welfare systems that support long-term development.
Digital tax administration reform requires more than technology: a sound operating model, strong data management, and staff and taxpayer readiness.
Apart from improving people’s safety and mobility, upgrading the Kings and Queens Highway in Fiji has created economic opportunities for women.
Seoul’s Rainwater Village combines permeable paving, rain gardens, tanks, and resident participation to manage rainfall in dense neighborhoods.
Improving financial access and strengthening pathways from microfinance to commercial lending are critical to unlocking Tonga’s private sector potential and supporting more resilient livelihoods.
A locally adapted solar system provides affordable power for lighting, charging, and basic appliances in vulnerable communities in Surigao del Norte.
Grid infrastructure development and upgrades, alongside longer-term institutional reforms, can strengthen Samoa’s energy resilience.
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.
A pilot project audit shows how practical tools, professional judgment, and mentoring can help build stronger national audit capacity.
The Pasig River Digital Twin shows how shared geospatial data helps agencies identify pollution hotspots and coordinate action.