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Community involvement in planning, operation, and maintenance has been key to the successful provision of water and sanitation services for more than 700,000 people living in remote and poor regions in Nepal.
In Viet Nam, where the motorcycle is king of the road, convincing the public to support a metro rail project required a strategic communication plan.
A rural electrification project in Viet Nam built mini-hydropower plants and rehabilitated distribution networks to provide affordable electricity to remote communes.
Using a tablet or smartphone to conduct survey interviews makes it easier and faster to benchmark progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
Built through strong partnerships, a railway links two ancient Chinese cities, boosts tourism and jobs, and opens a remote province to a wider market.
The widespread adoption of water-saving technologies, such as alternate wetting and drying, is crucial to ensure the long-term sustainability of Pakistan's rice sector.
In Australia, the private sector is working with regulators to maximize the benefits of blockchain technology and minimize its risks.
Better coordination and accountability are helping to improve road and water systems in Armenia.
Legal reforms, including specialized courts, can provide women and girls better access to justice for gender-based violence.
Creating project readiness checklists and certification programs on procurement, financial management, and safeguards will help ensure effective project implementation.