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The Yangtze River Protection Law sets a precedent for legislating policies that support the sustainable development and management of rivers.
Governments must rethink and refine tax policy and administration measures to not only address development challenges but also to build back better.
The student assistance program may be expanded to cushion the pandemic’s impact and enable more poor students, regardless of gender, to complete school.
Carbon taxes and emission trading systems can help countries mobilize fiscal resources while enabling green economic recovery from COVID-19.
Digital financial services like mobile money can reduce transfer prices and improve transparency, efficiency, and access.
A project restores degraded lands, improves climate resilience of landscape ecosystems, and promotes green development in the western regions.
Nuku'alofa, the capital of Tonga, is transforming into a resilient, disaster-ready urban center designed to withstand the impacts of climate change.
An integrated, green, and people-centric urban development strategy can help make cities inclusive and sustainable.
Tailored development approaches are the key to improving livelihoods and resilience in small islands states and countries affected by fragility or conflict.
Banking on a growing digital economy, Viet Nam needs to improve IT connectivity and skills, e-payments, logistics, cybersecurity, and consumer trust.