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Adopting a digital billing system can help improve the efficiency and sustainability of water services in Cambodia.
Policy challenges include the shift in financial intermediation away from traditional banks toward digital finance providers.
The Sri Lanka Southern Transport Development Project offers lessons in implementing large infrastructure projects involving multiple development partners and affecting many people and communities.
Without proper valuation, natural assets’ scarcity remains economically invisible, leading to their exploitation for short-term gains.
Managing household debt is becoming increasingly difficult for low-income households.
Policies should promote the growth and sustainability of social enterprises without making them dependent on state support.
The experience of the People’s Republic of China shows that beyond economic growth, an adaptive and cooperative approach can help reduce poverty even at hard to reach places.
With foreign aid assistance, the mobilization of nongovernment organizations, the community, and other key stakeholders, the government of the Republic of Korea was able to implement policies for a successful country-wide reforestation program.
Involving residents from rural communities is key to improve access to markets and commercial areas.
In Bhutan, aviation safety and efficiency are improving due to strong policies and institutions, together with modern infrastructure and technology.