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One of the most populous cities in the Philippines examines ways to make its waste collection system financially sustainable.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government provides market analysis, such as consumption patterns and purchasing power, to help small entrepreneurs succeed.
A national program promotes forest conservation and protection while creating sustainable livelihoods for communities.
Project interventions evolved to create a virtuous cycle in water services, using performance-based contracts, participatory planning, behavioral change campaigns, and institutional reforms.
Inclusive business models can effectively reduce inequality, helping vulnerable low-income earners get out of poverty.
Resilient health systems, early warning tools, and community safeguards can reduce chronic heat risks and protect vulnerable populations.
Policy responses to population aging should promote economic growth, higher productivity, and higher income for workers.
Building a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship starts in school.
While remittances from migrant workers continue to increase, they can only fuel economic growth if they enter the formal financial system and be channeled into productive investments.
Innovative lending practices can convert energy efficiency into high rates of return for companies.