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A study of four countries shows vulnerable businesses need cash flow support primarily, including low or no-interest loans.
The internet has shown a great advantage in the integration, transformation, and upgrading of the People’s Republic of China’s rural economy, especially in the agriculture industry chain.
Digital technology can improve data collection and analytics to support proactive decisions and increase the efficiency of water utilities.
A project in Bangladesh used behavior change communication as a large-scale health care intervention to help women and poor households access health care.
Internet-connected “smart” devices can help transform fast-developing cities in Asia and the Pacific into safe and sustainable urban centers.
Installing wire-rope barriers to separate opposing lanes of traffic can reduce fatal road accidents by 95%.
Increase production and consumption of renewables to improve energy security and to also lower emissions per capita and carbon intensity.
Infrastructure that provides access to clean water and adequate sanitation frees women and girls from health and safety risks.
Regulators should focus on ensuring full corporate disclosure and transparency to protect stakeholders.
While many inclusive businesses support the concept of gender-inclusivity, much more can be done to ensure that women’s economic empowerment is promoted in the workplace.