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Myanmar has taken steps to improve its education sector to advance inclusive growth and reduce poverty.
The global call to accelerate low carbon transition has significant implications for long-term value creation, particularly for funds fueled by oil revenues.
The People's Republic of China is experimenting with incentive-based mechanisms to resolve challenges in managing its trans-provincial watersheds.
A climate-resilient, participatory capacity-building program empowers local agencies and enhances water security in Nusantara, Indonesia.
The creation of a government-initiated disaster risk insurance company would address financial needs in case a major natural hazard hits the country.
Latin America's long experience with conditional cash transfers offers lessons for implementing these innovative human development programs in Asia and the Pacific.
Water utilities in many cities in the People’s Republic of China may have achieved high level of cost recovery because of increased tariffs.
Using batteries to store energy can help improve the efficiency and flexibility of power systems that are integrating new and renewable energy sources into the grid.
Smart planning and spending improves public services and raises productivity, attracting more private capital and labor and sustaining growth.
Early and strong action mitigates health impact, while recovery measures focus on the long term.