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A policy action plan for Myanmar provides a step-by-step guide on how to stimulate private sector development.
The Kochi Water Metro is an example of how inland waterway transport can not only improve commuting but also contribute to climate goals.
With foreign aid assistance, the mobilization of nongovernment organizations, the community, and other key stakeholders, the government of the Republic of Korea was able to implement policies for a successful country-wide reforestation program.
Less developed countries can take advantage of increased talent flows in the region in expanding their “brain network.”
Instead of recapturing the tourism of the pre-pandemic era, countries should strive to create a new kind of tourism that is more closely aligned to the SDGs.
Urban cooling with nature-based solutions requires integrated planning, equitable access, community input, and local adaptation for fair, effective results.
Analysis using a multidimensional index suggests that regional integration boosts growth and reduces poverty, beyond the usual effect of trade openness.
Enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of small businesses requires sustained reforms that include digitalization and innovation.
Patent and public procurement systems can help promote productivity-led growth by improving technology diffusion and supporting innovative solutions.
Timor-Leste can give its coffee industry a push by tapping into the niche market of high-quality, premium coffee.