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Lessons from an Islamic Approach to Rural Financing

The Islamic Development Bank shares its experience in microfinance and group value chain financing to improve access to credit in rural areas.

   Africa; Agriculture and natural resources, Finance sector development, Poverty
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Using a Fee-Based System to Reduce Waste

A “polluters pay” policy helps Seoul reduce household waste going to the landfill by 90% and waste generated by the city by 40%.

   Korea, Republic of; Environment, Urban development
   SDG: Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
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Using Big Data to Support Small Businesses

The Seoul Metropolitan Government provides market analysis, such as consumption patterns and purchasing power, to help small entrepreneurs succeed.

   Korea, Republic of; Capacity development, Private sector development
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth