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Replacing an old barrage with advanced technology vastly improved water and flood control, connectivity, and access to essential social services.
Recovery interventions should provide not only economic stimulus but also address climate and disaster risk to ensure that gains are sustained.
Invest in preparedness and establish a shock-responsive social protection system to weather future shocks and reap dividends from resilience.
In Bangladesh, access and use of high-quality primary health care facilities are being improved, particularly for women and girls.
Response, recovery, and adaptation measures ensure the safety of commuters and make transport systems resilient to COVID-19 and future disasters.
A program that subsidized medical expenses during a financial crisis provided the opportunity to help build a resilient health system in Mongolia.
Build storage facilities, protect local workers, and develop systems to monitor risks.
Earth observation data can help farmers increase crop yields and save water at the same time.
Early and strong action mitigates health impact, while recovery measures focus on the long term.
Lessons from the Republic of Korea’s basic skills guarantee policy show how adaptive testing and guidance can ensure learning continuity amid COVID-19.