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A program that subsidized medical expenses during a financial crisis provided the opportunity to help build a resilient health system in Mongolia.
Response, recovery, and adaptation measures ensure the safety of commuters and make transport systems resilient to COVID-19 and future disasters.
The Republic of Korea provided vocational training for disabled people in addition to imposing a hiring quota for both public and private employers.
Life cycle assessments and complex value optimization are holistic approaches in measuring investment impacts.
Warning systems and other measures will help save lives, protect biodiversity, and reduce rail service disruptions.
Tablet devices and smartphones can be used to improve learning in public schools by providing real-time data on performance of teachers and students.
In Kazakhstan, infection among workers at a road upgrading project was avoided because good occupational safety and health measures were in place.
Achieving financial inclusion through technology-based solutions presents both opportunities and challenges in Sri Lanka’s financial sector.
Replacing an old barrage with advanced technology vastly improved water and flood control, connectivity, and access to essential social services.
Early and strong action mitigates health impact, while recovery measures focus on the long term.