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Among the investments supported by the Afghanistan Business Innovation Fund were businesses that targeted women as workers, producers, and consumers.
Strategic foresight tools can help policy makers adopt a more proactive approach to solving problems.
Improved integration of disaster risk data, social registries, and delivery systems can strengthen crisis response.
Implement supportive policies, encourage merchant adoption, and integrate digital payments into public services.
Asia may have survived the 2008 global economic crisis, but it’s not out of the woods yet. Here are five things the region’s financial systems must address to withstand the next big shock.
Drones, remote sensing, and other tech-driven solutions make biodiversity monitoring and impact assessment for development projects easier and less costly.
Regulatory and financial innovations can ensure that microfinance benefits those who need them most.
Resilient health systems, early warning tools, and community safeguards can reduce chronic heat risks and protect vulnerable populations.
Asian countries are taking a leading role in the development of cryptocurrency.
This nature-based solution can help cities become more livable, reduce the risk of flooding, and transform urban spaces into vibrant centers for the community.