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Solutions include food aid, farm recovery, climate-smart practices, fair pricing, rural finance, and resilient infrastructure.
Innovative fiscal policies aim to tackle noncommunicable diseases while unlocking new sources of sustainable public financing.
Building regional regulatory capabilities in Asia and the Pacific requires strong oversight and sustained commitment to strengthening vaccine regulatory systems.
Crowdsourcing can be an effective way to address pain points that limit MSMEs from getting financing.
The widespread adoption of water-saving technologies, such as alternate wetting and drying, is crucial to ensure the long-term sustainability of Pakistan's rice sector.
Establish frameworks, leverage digital innovations, and strengthen stakeholder capacity.
PPPs can advance road projects, strengthen infrastructure, and support Sustainable Development Goals, but require effective fiscal and debt management.
Progressive urban governance and planning reforms are required for cities to deliver the economic and social benefits of urbanization.
Develop a strong crypto market, legitimize initial coin offerings, and integrate stablecoins to enhance the digital asset industry.
Local governments need a combination of strategic policy reforms and capacity building to effectively perform disaster risk reduction and management functions.