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For best results, train the teachers, involve private companies, and share best practices with other school systems.
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.
Statisticians use satellite images of Earth’s night lights to measure social and economic activity.
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.
The formula: installing energy efficient lighting systems in government offices and parks, distributing fluorescent lamps nationwide, and establishing a green labeling system for buildings.
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.
In the Philippines, solutions that respect river dynamics and ecosystem functions were adopted to keep vulnerable communities safe from natural hazards.
A context-sensitive approach in Myanmar is helping to avoid negative impacts and maximize positive results of development projects and programs.