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Digital connectivity is a public good that can lead to new and sustainable growth areas and facilitate cross-border trade and remittances.
Internet-connected “smart” devices can help transform fast-developing cities in Asia and the Pacific into safe and sustainable urban centers.
In urban areas in the Lao PDR, decentralized solutions prove to be a low-maintenance and environment-friendly way to ensure clean water and sanitation.
This piece discusses how central banks can take the lead in addressing climate-related risks in the finance sector.
Ciclovia, Bogota's car-free days, has inspired more than 100 cities to make space for walking and cycling to improve public health and the environment.
A program that subsidized medical expenses during a financial crisis provided the opportunity to help build a resilient health system in Mongolia.
In Medellin city, Colombia, cable cars have helped enhance mobility for marginalized neighborhoods, reduce pollution, and improve quality of life.
Wholesale and retail trade, textiles, construction, electronics, and food and beverage show high circularity potential.
Empowering women to take greater control over their resources would give them the tools for lifelong change.
The poorest of the poor need sustained and integrated assistance in order to overcome the multidimensional problems of poverty.