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A startup offers a closed-loop solution for the large volumes of plastic waste generated by the construction and buildings sector.
Sorsogon City in the Philippines is investigating options for upgrading its open dumpsites to a properly managed landfill.
Bucking the digital trend, the appetite for cash is driven by such factors as opportunity cost, precautionary motives, aging, and demand from abroad.
Why does meaningful youth engagement matter in promoting young women’s economic empowerment, and how do we promote this in our work?
A tech startup in Australia is piloting the use of blockchain in ensuring traceability, provenance, and authentication in the supply chain.
Optimize energy efficiency, use climate-friendly refrigerants, and leverage advanced digital technologies.
Government support, good governance, and resolute leadership helped Nepal Electricity Authority achieve profitability.
A pilot project in the Philippines gives livelihood support and coaching to poor households, which helped them cope better with the COVID-19 crisis.
While remittances from migrant workers continue to increase, they can only fuel economic growth if they enter the formal financial system and be channeled into productive investments.
A conducive, supportive, and culturally appropriate environment can encourage Indigenous Peoples to engage with project teams.