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This tool enables policy makers to make more informed decisions about VAT exemptions and zero-ratings.
Without proper valuation, natural assets’ scarcity remains economically invisible, leading to their exploitation for short-term gains.
Disruptive innovation and technologies in transport are ushering smart processes, infrastructure, and operations, challenging regulators and raising passengers’ expectations.
Patent and public procurement systems can help promote productivity-led growth by improving technology diffusion and supporting innovative solutions.
Experience from two projects shows digital tools for database management help ensure a fair and transparent process and efficient resource allocation.
Youth can help address noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) by supporting behavior change efforts and initiatives targeted toward encouraging other youth to make healthier choices.
Nepal is transforming its education system using information and communications technology.
In Sri Lanka, the rural water sector has benefited from the active role of women in management and operations.
In Mongolia, community revolving funds helped poor households develop tourism goods and services aligned with biodiversity conservation.
Solomon Islands has overcome significant challenges to private sector development by implementing policies that create jobs and livelihoods through private enterprise.