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Malaysia has made outstanding progress in reducing extreme monetary poverty.
Aligning departmental priorities with the SDGs and incorporating them into existing planning and review processes may improve development outcomes.
A program that subsidized medical expenses during a financial crisis provided the opportunity to help build a resilient health system in Mongolia.
Raise the efficiency of public procurement and land and labor markets to boost productivity, and address growth constraints on agriculture and tourism.
Keeping a city safe from flood and waterborne diseases requires a holistic approach to water resources management.
The program tackles housing instability among young people by offering affordable public rental units and financial support, enhancing their economic independence.
The use of unique identification in health systems is improving the quality of health care, cutting costs, and decreasing fraud.
Singapore pioneered road pricing as a tool to reduce traffic congestion and improved it over the years into a high-tech, pay-as-you-use system.
In the People’s Republic of China, a study shows pension income in rural areas improves economic independence and health of older people.
Solutions include lowering statutory maximum lending rates, expanding policy financing and mid-rate loans, increasing loans and loan guarantees.