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A regional approach to food policy driven by business and public interests can better protect consumers and suppliers in both domestic and export markets, support scaling up of production, and facilitate market access and Greater Mekong Subregion product branding and marketing.
Increasing disaster risks in developing countries call for strategic planning and investments in resilient and low-carbon infrastructure.
Promoting domestic tourism is essential to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic’s COVID-19 recovery.
In Sri Lanka, the rural water sector has benefited from the active role of women in management and operations.
Tajikistan has overcome the challenges of being a mountainous, landlocked country to make development gains across society.
Tapping the potential of MOOCs in training statisticians on tablet-based data collection yields promising results.
In the People’s Republic of China, a leasing program is helping reduce pollution by putting more low-cost, efficient, and clean buses on the road.
Market-responsive training, recognized competency certifications, and timely learning modules can provide the skills needed for green jobs in the energy sector.
Governments need the right mix of policies and projects to reap the benefits of urban growth.
The World Food Programme uses cash transfers not just to feed the hungry but also to give people purchasing power to buy locally, helping to boost economies.