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Disbursing against results, rather than upfront expenditures, helps improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government-owned sector programs and promote good practices.
In the People’s Republic of China, rehabilitation of the Simao River took an ecological and green development path and was integrated into city plans.
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.
A well-crafted action plan has helped women in Bangladesh who want to start small and medium-sized enterprises have a more equal playing field with men.
Seoul’s innovative solution in blending modernization with cultural preservation successfully transformed the Bukchon hanok area.
A financing scheme using Internet of Things gives tricycle drivers access to credit without collateral and promotes discipline in loan repayments.
Innovative lending practices can convert energy efficiency into high rates of return for companies.
Effective resettlement begins with keeping people at the heart of planning and decision-making.
Sustainable hydropower project balances energy needs with tribal rights, cultural preservation, and inclusive livelihood restoration.
Create an enabling environment with strong policies, institutions, and financial systems that support solutions that can adapt to changing needs.