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Increased availability of data and computing power have made it possible to set parameters beforehand that will trigger insurance coverage for a variety of risks.
A project in Bangladesh used behavior change communication as a large-scale health care intervention to help women and poor households access health care.
Pilot projects in the region demonstrate how digital technologies can increase access to finance even in remote areas.
Analysis using a multidimensional index suggests that regional integration boosts growth and reduces poverty, beyond the usual effect of trade openness.
In the Republic of Korea, financial firms need to enhance the convenience of mobile services and ensure universal accessibility.
Nepal is transforming its education system using information and communications technology.
In the highly competitive Korean market, policy makers need to adjust performance indicators and incentives to encourage banks to increase technology financing.
Youth involvement can be improved in the areas of green jobs and green skills, climate advocacy, and Just Transition.
Increasing disaster risks in developing countries call for strategic planning and investments in resilient and low-carbon infrastructure.
Advances in information and communications technology offer economic opportunities for rural populations and can play a significant role in poverty reduction.