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Built in 256 BC, the Dujiangyan system harnesses the power of nature to irrigate farmlands and prevent floods in the People’s Republic of China.
By allowing the shared control of data, distributed ledgers can enable innovations that support financial inclusion.
A study of Southeast Asian projects provides insights on how the Philippines can improve efforts to prevent illegal wildlife trade.
A study of Samoa's online firms provides lessons and insights for other companies in the Pacific.
Implement supportive policies, encourage merchant adoption, and integrate digital payments into public services.
Develop e-learning resources, curricula that include ‘soft skills,’ and education infrastructure to improve learning in Asia and the Pacific.
UAVs enable high-resolution data collection, but their effective integration demands overcoming operational, regulatory, and capacity-related hurdles.
Leverage blue bonds, PPPs, and blended finance to direct capital toward nature-based and policy-driven solutions that safeguard river ecosystems.
Knowledge of a startup’s technology, human resources, marketability, and growth potential lowers the risks of venture capital investments.
A fintech company uses blockchain technology and digital IDs to help ensure that aid reaches the right person at the right time.