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From a policy and economic standpoint, a paid sick leave program for COVID-19 is cost-effective in promoting behaviors that reduce disease spread.
Despite extensive aid, countries with fragile and conflict-affected situations are generally failing to significantly improve the lives of their people. New thinking is needed.
Looking at the next 10 years, global risk experts place environmental risks among not only the most likely, but also the most impactful risks.
Mainstream gender inclusion and climate resilience into infrastructure development to improve quality of life and meet sustainability goals.
To build a well-coordinated government assistance program, focus on communication and outreach, targeting, service delivery, and evaluation.
Experience shows affordability, adoptability, and community support are critical for catalyzing digitalization efforts in the water sector.
Policy reforms critical to building resilience include revamping teacher training and improving quality, relevance, and inclusion in the education sector.
To strengthen its skills base, the Philippines complemented basic education reforms with Germany’s system of dual vocational training.
Public-private partnerships can help make clean technologies for turning waste into energy accessible to cities.
Clean Development Mechanism projects supported by the Future Carbon Fund are reducing greenhouse gas emissions while delivering social, environmental, and economic co-benefits that contribute to sustainable development.