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A study of four Southeast Asian markets examines how digital financial solutions can play a key role in closing gaps in financial inclusion.
WASH investments through piped water, improved drainage, and waste management can help curb water-related disease risks and boost climate resilience for refugees and host communities.
Addressing weaknesses in procurement, contract and asset management, and financial management ensures better project management and implementation.
Identify investment opportunities, expedite reforms to improve business environment, support ESG standards, and forge strategic partnerships.
East Asia needs to shift toward a model of economic growth focused on low carbon emissions and more efficient use of resources.
Establish frameworks, leverage digital innovations, and strengthen stakeholder capacity.
In the People’s Republic of China, an environmental education program instills in students and their families a love for their hometown and nature.
Promoting national digital ID systems, interoperable systems, and cloud-based infrastructures can make digital financial services more efficient.
Social protection spending and coverage are increasing, yet some countries continue to favor the nonpoor over the poor, and men over women.
A toolkit from the Asian Development Bank provides a step-by-step guide on how to create and implement a national emissions trading system.