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In Bangladesh, a project is underway to expand the installation of smart prepaid gas meters and establish a smart metering data management system.
Tax reforms aimed at a 10% reduction in smoking prevalence could reduce the population of smokers by 38.7 million and prevent 11.6 million premature deaths.
In the PRC, the successful restoration of the Ma’anshan and Zhihui mining pits showcases innovative business models.
Rebuilding trust in the reliability and stability of cloud services requires stronger security measures from financial institutions.
Gradual tariff adjustment combined with a heating allowance for vulnerable consumers can support the transition to sustainable heating.
Outcome-based budgeting is a comprehensive approach that considers the inputs, outputs, and outcomes to be achieved with public funds.
Patent and public procurement systems can help promote productivity-led growth by improving technology diffusion and supporting innovative solutions.
Improve water supply, sanitation, and solid waste management to strengthen resilience to vector-borne diseases.
Putting in place policies, systems, and infrastructure for e-government helped improve efficiency, transparency, and people’s access and participation.
Innovative reforms can play a role in helping tax systems to contribute to improved social protection and reduced inequality in Asia and the Pacific.