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In the People’s Republic of China, a study shows pension income in rural areas improves economic independence and health of older people.
Investments should seek to strengthen women’s capacities to anticipate, absorb, and adapt to the impacts of natural hazards and climate change and contribute to sustainable development.
A financing scheme using Internet of Things gives tricycle drivers access to credit without collateral and promotes discipline in loan repayments.
Digital tools may be used to overcome challenges in planning, logistics management, vaccination administration, and immunization monitoring.
Spatial analysis can aid planning and policy design in enhancing the economic impact of regional transport networks in Central Asia.
Achieving financial inclusion through technology-based solutions presents both opportunities and challenges in Sri Lanka’s financial sector.
Nepal took a whole-of-government approach in developing an effective and efficient system of expenditure reporting by local governments.
Light detection and ranging (LIDAR) technology can be a game changer for managing irrigation networks and raising agriculture productivity in Indonesia.
River infrastructure projects must consider natural flows in project planning to save aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.
Warning systems and other measures will help save lives, protect biodiversity, and reduce rail service disruptions.