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In Seoul, commuters use a smart card to pay for travel on any mode of public transport.
Strategies for making electric vehicles a sustainable solution include a phased implementation starting with e-buses in Dushanbe and climate finance.
In the Philippines, cloud technology is helping a rural bank reach customers in remote areas more efficiently and at lower operational cost.
A “polluters pay” policy helps Seoul reduce household waste going to the landfill by 90% and waste generated by the city by 40%.
In Seoul, 90% of landfill-bound wastes were instead used to produce energy enough to heat 518,000 households.
Promoting responsible lending practices on online peer-to-peer platforms builds market trust and deters the need for further regulation.
There is a blueprint to overcoming the barriers that limit women's participation in the formal economy.
Entry points for interventions include increasing access to quality seeds and materials, enhancing value chains, and promoting best practices through regional projects.
Here’s how artificial intelligence can support governments in learning, performing better, and crafting strong development partnerships.
Production potential can be achieved through small-scale irrigation systems powered by a community-driven process.