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In Seoul, commuters use a smart card to pay for travel on any mode of public transport.
Mobile remittances offer a way to provide unbanked populations with affordable, secure, and accessible financial services.
Combining materials processed in a single treatment plant offers cost savings and private sector opportunities in sanitation services.
Leveling the playing field for women opens opportunities for countries to increase development gains.
The Lab gathers new ideas to encourage more private sector investment for environment-friendly projects in developing countries.
In Nepal, a project looked at how biochar can improve soil health and crop yields and reduce the importation of carbon-intensive farm inputs.
Green finance can provide the fiscal firepower to manage the impact of the crisis and steer economies toward resource-efficient and low-carbon growth.
A migrant-inclusive approach to risk mitigation benefits everyone and leads to better development outcomes.
In Sri Lanka, the rural water sector has benefited from the active role of women in management and operations.
Pilot projects in the region demonstrate how digital technologies can increase access to finance even in remote areas.