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New digital technologies are a game changer for financial inclusion in Asia, opening up access to financial services for all sectors of society, and in the process helping dispel myths about financial inclusion.
Cross-sectoral collaboration is essential to tackle the demand for new skill sets in the future.
Moa House is an innovative model that improves living conditions by reducing project timelines and providing infrastructure for hard-to-redevelop low-rise homes.
A better understanding of environmental standards—their differences and implications—can help developing countries better safeguard the environment.
The Republic of Korea improved road safety for children through strict implementation of policies related to engineering, education, and enforcement.
A wide range of new solutions is able to avoid, reduce, collect, recycle, and clean up plastic waste.
Electronics manufacturers are held accountable for the full life cycle of their products but receive incentives for proper disposal.
Using batteries to store energy can help improve the efficiency and flexibility of power systems that are integrating new and renewable energy sources into the grid.
Countries need to adopt new regulations and technologies to counter an estimated $66 million net welfare loss by 2040.
Promoting national digital ID systems, interoperable systems, and cloud-based infrastructures can make digital financial services more efficient.