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In India, auctions were found to be better than regulator-designed tariffs in determining the procurement price for solar-generated electricity.
Proven solutions include digitizing paperwork, integrating databases, using smart cards and digital payments, and transmitting emergency assistance via mobile phones.
Increased use of geospatial modelling in integrated energy planning highlights gaps in data.
Hue City in Viet Nam rolled out an action plan for urban development that targets environmental protection, improved livability, and new economic opportunities.
The Yangtze River Protection Law sets a precedent for legislating policies that support the sustainable development and management of rivers.
The country’s first large-scale wind farm sets the groundwork for sustainable renewable energy investment and deployment.
The World Food Programme uses cash transfers not just to feed the hungry but also to give people purchasing power to buy locally, helping to boost economies.
Digital connectivity is a public good that can lead to new and sustainable growth areas and facilitate cross-border trade and remittances.
Education technology solutions can help mitigate learning loss and foster resilience in future crises.
A program that subsidized medical expenses during a financial crisis provided the opportunity to help build a resilient health system in Mongolia.