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Act early, act together, and act wisely—so AI amplifies human aspiration rather than undermines social cohesion and development.
Understand and address the needs of vulnerable young workers and entrepreneurs as part of COVID-19 measures.
By becoming leaders, girls and young women can contribute to innovation, empathy, and accountability in development programming.
Young people identify digitalization, strong participatory processes, and an inclusive labor market as priorities to improve livelihood opportunities amid COVID-19.
Strong governance is essential to achieving climate goals, mobilizing resources, and accelerating climate-resilient development.
In the Republic of Korea, modular homes assembled like LEGO units are being developed as a response to the growing need for small to mid-size housing.
The program tackles housing instability among young people by offering affordable public rental units and financial support, enhancing their economic independence.
Build storage facilities, protect local workers, and develop systems to monitor risks.
Government can partner with telcos and educators and use multiple channels of existing infrastructure to reach as many children as possible.
PPPs can advance road projects, strengthen infrastructure, and support Sustainable Development Goals, but require effective fiscal and debt management.