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Poverty maps derived from satellite images helped target the most vulnerable households in pandemic-affected areas in the Philippines.
Shaded rest, clean water, and cooling systems safeguard workers from extreme heat while boosting productivity.
A results-driven project is closing the skills gap through sector-wide reforms focused on improving technical and vocational education and training.
WASH investments through piped water, improved drainage, and waste management can help curb water-related disease risks and boost climate resilience for refugees and host communities.
A livelihood project sets up night markets in border towns of the Greater Mekong Subregion and provides microfinance support to vendors.
Among the investments supported by the Afghanistan Business Innovation Fund were businesses that targeted women as workers, producers, and consumers.
A hackathon in Nepal nurtured innovative tech solutions to improve sanitation practices in the country.
System dynamics modeling can help decision-makers design smarter, data-driven policies for circular development.
Looking at the next 10 years, global risk experts place environmental risks among not only the most likely, but also the most impactful risks.
Studies show that migrant high-skilled professionals can help increase trade, capital flows, and knowledge and technology transfers whether or not they return to their home countries.