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Surveyed developing member countries have priorities aligned with the environmental dimensions of the Sustainable Development Goals but need to take steps to overcome barriers and achieve their targets. 

Studies show that migrant high-skilled professionals can help increase trade, capital flows, and knowledge and technology transfers whether or not they return to their home countries.

Mobile remittances offer a way to provide unbanked populations with affordable, secure, and accessible financial services. 

Mobilizing private capital for the water sector requires a strong regulatory environment, sound risk management, and financial sustainability.

Combining materials processed in a single treatment plant offers cost savings and private sector opportunities in sanitation services.

Myanmar is putting in place a national safeguards system to better balance rapid economic growth and environmental sustainability.

Leveling the playing field for women opens opportunities for countries to increase development gains.

Early and strong action mitigates health impact, while recovery measures focus on the long term.

The Republic of Korea’s Sudokwon Landfill, one of the largest in the world, offers a sustainable model for urban waste management.

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.