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In a world of disruptive changes, Asian countries need to rethink education and skills training to build a resilient and agile workforce.
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Targeted training tracks, enhanced online learning, and close collaborations with other agencies can make TVET system more responsive.
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From a policy and economic standpoint, a paid sick leave program for COVID-19 is cost-effective in promoting behaviors that reduce disease spread.
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A financing scheme using Internet of Things gives tricycle drivers access to credit without collateral and promotes discipline in loan repayments.
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A pilot project in the Philippines gives livelihood support and coaching to poor households, which helped them cope better with the COVID-19 crisis.
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Poverty maps derived from satellite images helped target the most vulnerable households in pandemic-affected areas in the Philippines.
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A study examines the feasibility of applying computer vision techniques to satellite data of the Philippines and Thailand to produce poverty maps.
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Increased road crashes linked to motorcycles call for improving policies on their use for public transport and logistics.
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Consultations with stakeholders helped create a well-rounded sustainable and consumption action plan with broad support.
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Secondary cities in Asia, Africa, and Latin America have an opportunity to avoid gridlocked growth patterns and to integrate sustainable energy and transport solutions.
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Pilot projects in the region demonstrate how digital technologies can increase access to finance even in remote areas.
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This report provides a framework for implementing commercially viable distributed electrification solutions and shares lessons from a pilot in the Philippines.
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Development fees placed on buildings were used to improve pedestrian mobility through elevated walkways in the Makati central business district.
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Surveyed developing member countries have priorities aligned with the environmental dimensions of the Sustainable Development Goals but need to take steps to overcome barriers and achieve their targets.
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In the Philippines, cloud technology is helping a rural bank reach customers in remote areas more efficiently and at lower operational cost.