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Digital finance offers the potential to reach underserved groups, but it is vital to first understand the needs of this segment.
In the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, an urban water project helped women to become water engineers through scholarships, training, and mentoring.
Singapore has built a community space dedicated to integrating persons with disabilities in society by providing them with training and employment opportunities, while ensuring that it is an inclusive space that promotes interaction among people of all abilities.
Alibaba’s digital financial services group shares its experience in using digital technology to reach the unbanked and underserved.
Legislative and regulatory reforms are crucial to shifting toward a seamless, harmonized, and paper-less trade system.
The SARS outbreak in 2003 provides insights on how we can mitigate the health and economic impact of COVID-19.
Harmonizing standards and navigating medical device regulations to boost innovations can facilitate access beyond national boundaries.
Better transport infrastructure and digitized border clearance procedures are essential to boost regional trade through rapid cargo movement.
The Maldives is adopting advanced low-carbon technologies to reduce emissions and diesel imports with the help of the Japan Fund for the Joint Crediting Mechanism.
Strengthening the database of the poor, marginalized, and vulnerable households can improve delivery of relief packages.