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Tech startups in agriculture, education, environment, and health have high potential for social impact but need a supportive ecosystem to thrive.
Unlock clean energy's potential with renewables, carbon capture, energy storage, sustainable hydrogen, and smart grids.
One of the strategies being used to transition to digital banking is to expand the customer base beyond people who use traditional banks.
Developing regional value chains will promote trade and unlock the region’s unrealized economy.
In Indonesia, the rural poor gave cash and in-kind contributions to improve and maintain water supply and services.
Innovative and sustained support for Grameen-style lending expanded financial services for underserved groups, including women.
A startup offers a closed-loop solution for the large volumes of plastic waste generated by the construction and buildings sector.
To mainstream PPPs in the water sector, implement a holistic governance framework, foster an enabling environment, and incorporate transaction design.
Optimize energy efficiency, use climate-friendly refrigerants, and leverage advanced digital technologies.
From a policy and economic standpoint, a paid sick leave program for COVID-19 is cost-effective in promoting behaviors that reduce disease spread.