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Strategic foresight tools can help policy makers adopt a more proactive approach to solving problems.
Statisticians use satellite images of Earth’s night lights to measure social and economic activity.
Consider a holistic view of the future and a broad range of trends and factors when assessing transport projects.
Market-responsive training, recognized competency certifications, and timely learning modules can provide the skills needed for green jobs in the energy sector.
The formula: installing energy efficient lighting systems in government offices and parks, distributing fluorescent lamps nationwide, and establishing a green labeling system for buildings.
Poverty maps derived from satellite images helped target the most vulnerable households in pandemic-affected areas in the Philippines.
New technologies, including APIs and SDMX, are revolutionizing data collection and sharing, reducing the data gap in Asia and the Pacific.
While many inclusive businesses support the concept of gender-inclusivity, much more can be done to ensure that women’s economic empowerment is promoted in the workplace.
A context-sensitive approach in Myanmar is helping to avoid negative impacts and maximize positive results of development projects and programs.
Community involvement in planning, operation, and maintenance has been key to the successful provision of water and sanitation services for more than 700,000 people living in remote and poor regions in Nepal.