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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.
Strategies include smart enforcement, presumptive taxes, digital tools, sector-specific reforms, and incentives tied to formalization benefits.
By focusing on youth, infrastructure, and human capital, the country can create sustainable growth through strategic investments and regional partnerships.
Building regional regulatory capabilities in Asia and the Pacific requires strong oversight and sustained commitment to strengthening vaccine regulatory systems.
The CAREC transport corridors present reliable alternatives to maritime chokepoints, especially for shorter distances and time-sensitive goods.
PPPs in renewable energy create more investment and jobs and help bring countries closer to their sustainable goals.
Integrating road ecology principles and green infrastructure designs can balance construction with environmental conservation.
Strengthen laws, improve labeling, create incentives, regulate refrigerants, and promote large-scale adoption.
A phased investment plan strengthens infrastructure, integrates digital tools, and builds technical capacity.
Prepaid trash bags, container deposit schemes, and semi-aerobic landfills effectively reduce waste in Pacific nations.