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Easing the pension burden in Sri Lanka demands structural reforms and a transition to a contributory model.
Mobilizing private capital for the water sector requires a strong regulatory environment, sound risk management, and financial sustainability.
WASH investments through piped water, improved drainage, and waste management can help curb water-related disease risks and boost climate resilience for refugees and host communities.
By focusing on youth, infrastructure, and human capital, the country can create sustainable growth through strategic investments and regional partnerships.
Instead of recapturing the tourism of the pre-pandemic era, countries should strive to create a new kind of tourism that is more closely aligned to the SDGs.
This piece highlights the investments needed to overcome different agricultural challenges to meet growing food demand in the region.
A smart management system can improve supply and lower cost with its efficient detection and management of water leaks and overflow.
Combining materials processed in a single treatment plant offers cost savings and private sector opportunities in sanitation services.
A financing scheme using Internet of Things gives tricycle drivers access to credit without collateral and promotes discipline in loan repayments.
Pilot projects in the region demonstrate how digital technologies can increase access to finance even in remote areas.