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The Asian Development Bank shares its experience in reducing its carbon footprint by implementing a rooftop solar photovoltaic system at its headquarters in metropolitan Manila.
Personal credit information could be an important determining factor in insurance underwriting and the calculation of premiums.
Modernizing milk production can help reduce the grazing pressure on grasslands and support the livelihood of herders.
An arsenal of digital tools, such as geofencing, location sharing, and 3D printing, is helping fight the spread of the coronavirus.
With the help of digital technology, faster and larger amounts of aid can reach those affected by disasters.
Among the remedial measures are boosting revenue generation, striving for expenditure efficiency, and unburdening liabilities.
Crises like a pandemic underscore the importance of alternative sources of high-quality and timely data in developing effective measures.
In the Solomon Islands, the approach combined short-term actions with low potential for future regret with long-term options for future climate conditions.
Structured health assessments guide countries in strengthening climate-ready services, improving infrastructure, and reducing vulnerability across sectors.
The creation of a government-initiated disaster risk insurance company would address financial needs in case a major natural hazard hits the country.