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What is needed: Increased financing, reliable supplies of affordable and effective medicines, improved data from health information systems, stronger implementation of national malaria programs, and leadership that looks beyond the health sector.
High upfront costs and lack of incentives impede fuel efficiency initiatives in road freight in the Greater Mekong Subregion.
The Green Freight Initiative in the Greater Mekong Subregion is improving fuel efficiency and reducing costs and emissions of trucking companies.
A centralized platform that promotes data sharing and visibility can help improve an organization’s efficiency and impact.
Precision farming, AI-powered pest detection, and drone-based imaging empower farmers to optimize resources and improve yields.
Exploring climate impacts, socioeconomic factors, and governance can lead to innovative strategies for the deltas’ protection and empowerment of their communities.
Disbursing against results, rather than upfront expenditures, helps improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government-owned sector programs and promote good practices.
Harmonize traceability standards and adopt shared digital technologies to boost interoperability in the food supply chain.
A policy action plan for Myanmar provides a step-by-step guide on how to stimulate private sector development.
In Kaysone Phomvihane, Lao PDR, good O&M contract management and community support will ensure the sustainability of a new sanitary landfill facility.