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The Republic of Korea is taking a multi-faceted approach to protecting public health and cushioning the impact of COVID-19 on the economy.
Policy responses to population aging should promote economic growth, higher productivity, and higher income for workers.
Building a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship starts in school.
Experience shows affordability, adoptability, and community support are critical for catalyzing digitalization efforts in the water sector.
Brazil’s Bolsa Floresta encourages beneficiary communities to engage in productive economic activities that do not increase deforestation.
Leverage blue bonds, PPPs, and blended finance to direct capital toward nature-based and policy-driven solutions that safeguard river ecosystems.
Efforts focused on revegetation, grazing ban, hydrological connection, and community engagement to restore the wetland ecosystems, boost carbon sequestration, and improve livelihood.
Innovative lending practices can convert energy efficiency into high rates of return for companies.
Rehabilitating natural systems with green infrastructure is key to building sustainability and resilience to climate change in urban areas.
New technologies, including APIs and SDMX, are revolutionizing data collection and sharing, reducing the data gap in Asia and the Pacific.