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In easing the debt burden of economically vulnerable groups, measures should be taken to prevent creditor resistance and moral hazard among borrowers.

A financing scheme using Internet of Things gives tricycle drivers access to credit without collateral and promotes discipline in loan repayments.

Gender bonds can scale up women’s access to finance and promote gender equality at the same time.

The formula: installing energy efficient lighting systems in government offices and parks, distributing fluorescent lamps nationwide, and establishing a green labeling system for buildings.

A data-driven “smart” system can help water utilities to reduce losses from unaccounted-for-water more efficiently and improve service delivery.

Design projects with high economic impact and share dividends with investors and communities through hometown investment funds, land trusts, and other instruments.

Investment facilitation, stronger grids, financing systems, and delivery capacity can help turn renewable potential into investments.

A tech startup in Australia is piloting the use of blockchain in ensuring traceability, provenance, and authentication in the supply chain.

A systems approach can align housing finance, supply, services, resilience, and inclusion to close Asia and the Pacific’s housing gap.

East Asia needs to shift toward a model of economic growth focused on low carbon emissions and more efficient use of resources.