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Electronics manufacturers are held accountable for the full life cycle of their products but receive incentives for proper disposal.
Promoting national digital ID systems, interoperable systems, and cloud-based infrastructures can make digital financial services more efficient.
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.
Privatization and corporatization can reduce costs, raise productivity, and improve social welfare.
A sound governance framework, supported by qualitative and quantitative value for money analysis, maximizes benefits from infrastructure investments.
Public spaces help revitalize a city’s environment, culture, tourism, and economy.
Mainstream gender inclusion and climate resilience into infrastructure development to improve quality of life and meet sustainability goals.
A study of Southeast Asian projects provides insights on how the Philippines can improve efforts to prevent illegal wildlife trade.
Public oversight of ESG disclosure is vital to preventing greenwashing and protecting investors until robust legal frameworks are established.
Five critical reforms can bolster global health systems against pandemics, climate change, and emerging infectious disease threats.