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Digital finance promises to be an effective means of reaching the unbanked, but its use must be accompanied by consumer information and education.
Increasing private sector participation in training can help build employer confidence and prepare graduates for the job market.
Increased availability of data and computing power have made it possible to set parameters beforehand that will trigger insurance coverage for a variety of risks.
A project in Bangladesh used behavior change communication as a large-scale health care intervention to help women and poor households access health care.
Nepal is transforming its education system using information and communications technology.
Digital technology is key to increasing financial inclusion, but it comes with new challenges and risks.
In the Republic of Korea, financial firms need to enhance the convenience of mobile services and ensure universal accessibility.
Safer infrastructure and robust post-crash care can save lives, prevent long-term disabilities, and support recovery.
In the highly competitive Korean market, policy makers need to adjust performance indicators and incentives to encourage banks to increase technology financing.
Advances in information and communications technology offer economic opportunities for rural populations and can play a significant role in poverty reduction.