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Innovative reforms can play a role in helping tax systems to contribute to improved social protection and reduced inequality in Asia and the Pacific.
Among the investments supported by the Afghanistan Business Innovation Fund were businesses that targeted women as workers, producers, and consumers.
Innovative lending practices can convert energy efficiency into high rates of return for companies.
In Pakistan, basmati rice farmers are adopting direct seeding technology to improve farm efficiency and yield.
How to improve public health and environmental sustainability by facing the challenges of managing solid waste in Asia
A project in Indonesia opens livelihood opportunities for women and encourages their participation in community development.
Tablet devices and smartphones can be used to improve learning in public schools by providing real-time data on performance of teachers and students.
More attention needs to be given to borrowers' wider financial condition to ensure customized loan management.
A “polluters pay” policy helps Seoul reduce household waste going to the landfill by 90% and waste generated by the city by 40%.
Surveyed developing member countries have priorities aligned with the environmental dimensions of the Sustainable Development Goals but need to take steps to overcome barriers and achieve their targets.