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Institutionalizing gender-responsive public financial management can boost budget inclusiveness and promote evidence-based policies.
Approaches rooted in heritage make evident contributions to Sustainable Development Goals.
Increased availability of data and computing power have made it possible to set parameters beforehand that will trigger insurance coverage for a variety of risks.
Gaps in response funding immediately after disaster can now be addressed through a new form of insurance.
A Greater Mekong Subregion study looks at a combination of risk retention, risk sharing, and risk transfer mechanisms in strengthening disaster resilience in rural areas.
Investing in energy transition may enable the textile sector to access markets that require lower-carbon supply chains.
The Clean Air Scorecard Tool helped the most polluted cities to identify gaps in air quality management and introduce measures to rectify them.
A “polluters pay” policy helps Seoul reduce household waste going to the landfill by 90% and waste generated by the city by 40%.
Involves economic analysis, capturing and enhancing project value, institutional collaboration, and financing through standardized processes and targeted funds.
COVID-19 has been like rocket fuel to the fintech industry; it’s now time to close digital gaps, particularly for women.