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Low-income households were moved from at-risk areas near rail tracks to safe, inclusive housing—pioneering transparent, climate-resilient urban resettlement in Sri Lanka.
A new framework enables near real-time monitoring of sea routes, helping improve decisions on vessel movement and transport of global goods.
Government support, good governance, and resolute leadership helped Nepal Electricity Authority achieve profitability.
Financial readiness and pre-arranged support reduce delays, protect budgets, and enable faster, more efficient rebuilding.
A comprehensive strategy that addresses learning loss and improves learning outcomes is the key to a robust education system in the new normal.
Innovative and sustained support for Grameen-style lending expanded financial services for underserved groups, including women.
Mainstream gender inclusion and climate resilience into infrastructure development to improve quality of life and meet sustainability goals.
Regenerative agroforestry can promote decarbonization and biodiversity, while improving coffee farmers’ livelihoods in the Lao PDR.
Design a framework that minimizes extra-contractual renegotiations and upholds prudence and transparency.
Local governments need a combination of strategic policy reforms and capacity building to effectively perform disaster risk reduction and management functions.