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The lessons learned by the Asian Development Bank, which was one of the last organizations to leave Afghanistan[1] in 1980 and one of the first to return in 2002.
The experience of a water utility in Manila shows that dividing a large network into smaller zones improves leak detection and distribution efficiency.
Invest in preparedness and establish a shock-responsive social protection system to weather future shocks and reap dividends from resilience.
A coordinated policy approach toward improving market efficiency, education outcomes, and infrastructure will enable the highest possible growth.
Improving water supply access and sustainability amid environmental challenges requires radical changes in how water resources are developed and delivered.
Early and strong action mitigates health impact, while recovery measures focus on the long term.
A gender equality index for Mongolia’s higher education sector illuminates how tailored evaluation strategies can help improve education and equality.
Strengthening the capacity of the new lake authority was a critical success factor in implementing an integrated lake basin management project.
Performance-based funding improved urban governance and quality of infrastructure and services, and promoted women’s empowerment.
A Maldivian grassroots initiative focused on empowering communities through inclusivity, resilience, and advocacy for marginalized groups.