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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.
In the Philippines, solutions that respect river dynamics and ecosystem functions were adopted to keep vulnerable communities safe from natural hazards.
Development fees placed on buildings were used to improve pedestrian mobility through elevated walkways in the Makati central business district.
Water tariff reforms coupled with personnel training, social contracts, and technology updates can make water utilities more efficient.
Urban planners in Seoul shifted from paper-based processes to a computerized system to improve information sharing and decision-making.
Build storage facilities, protect local workers, and develop systems to monitor risks.
Basic infrastructure needs to be put in place before blockchain fintech can solve persistent problems that hold back growth and job creation.
One way for the Philippines to close the skills gap is to strengthen the foundations for noncognitive learning.
Accelerating universal access to water and sanitation is critical to preventing and managing future health crises.
In some parts of Africa, there is a bold and direct dialogue between the private and public sector in health care.