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Transforming tax administration with business intelligence enhances transparency, efficiency, and progress toward the sustainable development goals.
In Pakistan, basmati rice farmers are adopting direct seeding technology to improve farm efficiency and yield.
Policy responses to population aging should promote economic growth, higher productivity, and higher income for workers.
Accurate baseline data can guide policy reforms that leverage the informal recycling sector for cost-effective urban waste management.
The secondary education sector can benefit from government support for private schools and vocational schools.
Performance-based funding improved urban governance and quality of infrastructure and services, and promoted women’s empowerment.
Blockchain technology is making waves in developing countries across Asia.
Strengthening the database of the poor, marginalized, and vulnerable households can improve delivery of relief packages.
Start resilience projects with people-centered, evidence-based planning, combining infrastructure, community engagement, and adaptive learning.
Policymakers should focus on long-term strategic plans such as zoning of territories based on potential water sources when designing water and sanitation solutions for communities.