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Gaps in response funding immediately after disaster can now be addressed through a new form of insurance.
A hackathon in Nepal nurtured innovative tech solutions to improve sanitation practices in the country.
Harmonization of transportation and customs policies will boost the corridor’s potential as an alternative trade route between Asia and Europe.
On Indonesia’s remote Sumba Island, poorer households can pay for solar home systems with goods or services instead of cash.
A new climate-proofed system introduced surface water as the main source of water to conserve diminishing groundwater and reduced saltwater intrusion.
In Indonesia, the rural poor gave cash and in-kind contributions to improve and maintain water supply and services.
A rural electrification project in Viet Nam built mini-hydropower plants and rehabilitated distribution networks to provide affordable electricity to remote communes.
Alibaba’s digital financial services group shares its experience in using digital technology to reach the unbanked and underserved.
Granular socioeconomic data assists digital nomads make informed decisions about their destinations and helps policymakers address disparities and foster growth.
Policy reforms critical to building resilience include revamping teacher training and improving quality, relevance, and inclusion in the education sector.