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In the Indian city of Mangalore, the local government partnered with private companies to modernize the sewage system and turn wastewater into a valuable asset.
Blockchain is transforming financial transactions—with far-reaching implications for the unbanked.
To avoid large economic losses from climate change, Southeast Asia can lead the way in global climate action by shifting towards a low-carbon economy.
Proven solutions include digitizing paperwork, integrating databases, using smart cards and digital payments, and transmitting emergency assistance via mobile phones.
A Finnish startup is giving everyone everywhere access to mobile learning tools to close the education gap caused by technology.
Increasing investments in natural capital requires a proper accounting of its economic value for informed policy and decision-making.
Improving access to water and sanitation requires not just investing in infrastructure but also policies that ensure the sustainability of services.
The Korea Educational Broadcasting System has helped reduce inequality and costs in education in the Republic of Korea over the past 40 years.
Business sector engagement is key to the success of a German-supported TVET training offer for skilled workers for the wastewater sector in Viet Nam.
Analysis using a multidimensional index suggests that regional integration boosts growth and reduces poverty, beyond the usual effect of trade openness.