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Embracing small business banking opportunities, and tackling operational efficiency, data and technology challenges can help Asian banks weather the storm.
Seoul’s Owl Service has reduced the use of passenger cars by more than 2 million trips per year.
The country’s first large-scale wind farm sets the groundwork for sustainable renewable energy investment and deployment.
Tajikistan combined irrigation system repairs with agriculture policy reforms to increase food security and farm productivity.
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.
Participatory conservation and ecotourism can help maintain biodiversity while promoting sustainable livelihoods for local communities.
Keeping a city safe from flood and waterborne diseases requires a holistic approach to water resources management.
In the Philippines, solutions that respect river dynamics and ecosystem functions were adopted to keep vulnerable communities safe from natural hazards.
Water tariff reforms coupled with personnel training, social contracts, and technology updates can make water utilities more efficient.
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.