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In Indonesia, the rural poor gave cash and in-kind contributions to improve and maintain water supply and services.
Banking on a growing digital economy, Viet Nam needs to improve IT connectivity and skills, e-payments, logistics, cybersecurity, and consumer trust.
Policy makers must improve labor market conditions and reduce employment uncertainties as part of their economic stimulus plans.
For best results, train the teachers, involve private companies, and share best practices with other school systems.
To strengthen its skills base, the Philippines complemented basic education reforms with Germany’s system of dual vocational training.
The basic education and skill set that powered "Factory Asia" needs realignment if Asia is to continue its upward trajectory.
A financing scheme using Internet of Things gives tricycle drivers access to credit without collateral and promotes discipline in loan repayments.
In the Philippines, a pilot project to rehabilitate the Pasig River built community support around a low-cost waste management system.
Project interventions evolved to create a virtuous cycle in water services, using performance-based contracts, participatory planning, behavioral change campaigns, and institutional reforms.
Risk communications must be able to dynamically respond to the progression of the pandemic.