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Approaches rooted in heritage make evident contributions to Sustainable Development Goals.
Among the lessons: Make inclusive investments in education, sanitation, and health in order to avoid enclaves of rich and poor.
Savvy project management accelerates construction of a 75 km railway in war-torn Afghanistan.
Rapid and low-risk prototyping of solutions to problems promotes innovative and cost-effective approaches to urban development.
The World Food Programme uses cash transfers not just to feed the hungry but also to give people purchasing power to buy locally, helping to boost economies.
Health systems must prioritize sustainable oxygen supply to strengthen routine care and prepare for future pandemics.
In some parts of Africa, there is a bold and direct dialogue between the private and public sector in health care.
Sea level rise will hike coastal flood losses at least 12-fold by 2100. The benefits of adaptation outweigh the costs, providing returns at least 10 times the investments.
The pandemic has called attention to the health and financial well-being of older persons.
Long-term policy framework, regulatory alignment, and smart infrastructure may unlock the region’s digital trade potential.