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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.
Investing in energy transition may enable the textile sector to access markets that require lower-carbon supply chains.
Act early, act together, and act wisely—so AI amplifies human aspiration rather than undermines social cohesion and development.
Gender bonds can scale up women’s access to finance and promote gender equality at the same time.
Drones, remote sensing, and other tech-driven solutions make biodiversity monitoring and impact assessment for development projects easier and less costly.
Successful adaptation to older population age structures requires a policy focus on measuring and improving the social value of medical care.
The widespread adoption of water-saving technologies, such as alternate wetting and drying, is crucial to ensure the long-term sustainability of Pakistan's rice sector.
Youth involvement can be improved in the areas of green jobs and green skills, climate advocacy, and Just Transition.
Embracing technology for financial service delivery benefits both women-led enterprises and financial institutions.
Inclusive business models can effectively reduce inequality, helping vulnerable low-income earners get out of poverty.