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Local governments need a combination of strategic policy reforms and capacity building to effectively perform disaster risk reduction and management functions.
Involves economic analysis, capturing and enhancing project value, institutional collaboration, and financing through standardized processes and targeted funds.
A “polluters pay” policy helps Seoul reduce household waste going to the landfill by 90% and waste generated by the city by 40%.
Replacing dispersed coal burning with centralized district heating can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.
Valuation approaches include cost-based, revealed preference, stated preference, and benefit transfer.
Seoul dismantled an old highway and revived a stream, the city, and local spirit, through the creation of the Seoul Greenway.
Achieving financial inclusion through technology-based solutions presents both opportunities and challenges in Sri Lanka’s financial sector.
To reap its benefits, the tariff differential subsidy in Pakistan must be more targeted and reduced.
An analysis of socioeconomic indicators shows India is a suitable market for bullet trains.
Residents in Thimphu contributed part of their land for urban infrastructure and services to support the growth of their city.