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Within a week of installing environmental nudges, handwashing with soap among students rose to 61% from 15%.

The Asian Development Bank shares its experience in reducing its carbon footprint by implementing a rooftop solar photovoltaic system at its headquarters in metropolitan Manila.

Using batteries to store energy can help improve the efficiency and flexibility of power systems that are integrating new and renewable energy sources into the grid.

Here’s a guide to the applications, technologies, business models, and regulations that should be considered in deploying a microgrid system.

Accurate baseline data can guide policy reforms that leverage the informal recycling sector for cost-effective urban waste management.

Stronger institutions and policies can help broaden the coverage and benefits of social protection spending.

Social protection spending and coverage are increasing, yet some countries continue to favor the nonpoor over the poor, and men over women.

A study looks at how countries can mobilize sustainable financing to reduce vulnerability among the poor and provide them access to social protection schemes.

Proven solutions include digitizing paperwork, integrating databases, using smart cards and digital payments, and transmitting emergency assistance via mobile phones. 

To build a well-coordinated government assistance program, focus on communication and outreach, targeting, service delivery, and evaluation.