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To increase sustainability and inclusiveness of growth, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste need to look at ways to improve the quality and efficiency of public spending.
Creating an enabling environment for financial technology and innovation and building public trust are key to encouraging more people to bank.
Digital financial services like mobile money can reduce transfer prices and improve transparency, efficiency, and access.
In the Republic of Korea, the finance sector needs environmental, social, and governance evaluation criteria amid growing shareholder stewardship.
A coordinated policy approach toward improving market efficiency, education outcomes, and infrastructure will enable the highest possible growth.
Urban planners in Seoul shifted from paper-based processes to a computerized system to improve information sharing and decision-making.
Experience shows affordability, adoptability, and community support are critical for catalyzing digitalization efforts in the water sector.
How to make it work: skills training, civic engagement and forums that help young people become active in society.
Legislative and regulatory reforms are crucial to shifting toward a seamless, harmonized, and paper-less trade system.
Labor, health, and safety measures ensure that the rights and welfare of both local and migrant workers are protected.