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The formula: installing energy efficient lighting systems in government offices and parks, distributing fluorescent lamps nationwide, and establishing a green labeling system for buildings.
The story of a science professor turned entrepreneur shows skills and education were critical in growing from a micro to a medium-sized business.
Policy makers need tools and approaches that help them understand and ensure the economic, social, and environmental symbiosis for sustainable development in Mongolia.
Solutions include lowering statutory maximum lending rates, expanding policy financing and mid-rate loans, increasing loans and loan guarantees.
The Republic of Korea wants to help businesses to secure loans using movable assets, including goods, receivables, and intellectual property.
Myanmar has taken steps to improve its education sector to advance inclusive growth and reduce poverty.
In Indonesia, a rating system encourages companies to step up efforts in controlling water pollution.
A town in northeast Thailand looks into the feasibility of a design-build-operate scheme for developing a controlled landfill site.
Promoting responsible lending practices on online peer-to-peer platforms builds market trust and deters the need for further regulation.
A study from India shows low- and middle-income countries must improve economic evaluations of health interventions to reduce chronic disease burden.