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Advances in information and communications technology offer economic opportunities for rural populations and can play a significant role in poverty reduction.

Tajikistan has overcome the challenges of being a mountainous, landlocked country to make development gains across society.

Tapping the potential of MOOCs in training statisticians on tablet-based data collection yields promising results.

Market-responsive training, recognized competency certifications, and timely learning modules can provide the skills needed for green jobs in the energy sector.

In the People’s Republic of China, a leasing program is helping reduce pollution by putting more low-cost, efficient, and clean buses on the road.

Governments need the right mix of policies and projects to reap the benefits of urban growth.

The World Food Programme uses cash transfers not just to feed the hungry but also to give people purchasing power to buy locally, helping to boost economies.

In the Philippines, solutions that respect river dynamics and ecosystem functions were adopted to keep vulnerable communities safe from natural hazards.  

Water tariff reforms coupled with personnel training, social contracts, and technology updates can make water utilities more efficient.

A program that subsidized medical expenses during a financial crisis provided the opportunity to help build a resilient health system in Mongolia.