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Invest in economic sectors that are more likely to generate more productive jobs.
Less developed countries can take advantage of increased talent flows in the region in expanding their “brain network.”
Cities can use AI and satellite imagery for rapid data collection to prevent illegal structures and ensure sustainable urban planning.
Invest in innovative and bankable projects to support healthy oceans and resilient, sustainable blue economy sectors.
A study looks at combined investments in research and development, infrastructure, technology, and policy reforms to achieve food security goals.
In Mongolia, project procurement-related reviews helped safeguard a health project from corruption, fraud, and other integrity risks.
The use of unique identification in health systems is improving the quality of health care, cutting costs, and decreasing fraud.
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.
Brazil’s Bolsa Floresta encourages beneficiary communities to engage in productive economic activities that do not increase deforestation.
Regenerative agroforestry can promote decarbonization and biodiversity, while improving coffee farmers’ livelihoods in the Lao PDR.