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Creating Market Incentives to Reduce Urban Waste

Asia’s cities need innovative solutions to manage increasing volumes of waste.

   Environment, Public sector management and governance, Urban development
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
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How Market Reforms Can Curb Lead Poisoning from Informal Recycling

Fiscal incentives and producer responsibility can make safe recycling the norm—protecting millions from toxic exposure.

   Indonesia, Philippines; Environment, Health
   SDG: Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
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Strengthening Supreme Audit Institutions: Lessons from Uzbekistan

Applying international standards for financial auditing strengthens country systems and enhances accountability for externally financed projects.

   Uzbekistan; Capacity development, Finance sector development, Public sector management and governance
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
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How Can Policy Makers Promote Green Business?

Creating a market for green business requires policies that help businesses make or save money from environmental compliance.

   Environment, Industry and trade
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
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Making Green Business Work

Increasingly, businesses in Asia are looking for innovative solutions to environment and climate change challenges, while pursuing their corporate goals.

   Environment, Industry and trade
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
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Green Finance, Explained

Asia needs to mobilize private capital to bankroll its transition to an environmentally sustainable future.

   Environment, Finance sector development
   SDG: Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Case Study

How an Irrigation Project Delivers Sustainable Outcomes amid Climate Change

Climate-smart remodeling and operation of irrigation systems help improve water availability and upland farm productivity in two provinces of Cambodia.

   Cambodia; Agriculture and natural resources, Climate change, Water
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
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How to Accelerate the Growth of the Gender Bonds Market

Gender bonds can scale up women’s access to finance and promote gender equality at the same time.

   Georgia, Kazakhstan; Finance sector development, Gender Equality, Information and communications technology, Social development and protection
   SDG: Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities