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Outcome-based budgeting is a comprehensive approach that considers the inputs, outputs, and outcomes to be achieved with public funds.
In the People’s Republic of China, biogas plants supply electricity to livestock farms using their wastes and produce organic fertilizer for eco-farming.
By leveraging private sector expertise, resources, and innovation, PPPs can help ensure cost-effective healthcare delivery.
Tax reforms aimed at a 10% reduction in smoking prevalence could reduce the population of smokers by 38.7 million and prevent 11.6 million premature deaths.
The experience of a water utility in Manila shows that dividing a large network into smaller zones improves leak detection and distribution efficiency.
A project in Mongolia mobilized ger youth to take an active role in community development.
Innovative and sustained support for Grameen-style lending expanded financial services for underserved groups, including women.
Gender bonds can scale up women’s access to finance and promote gender equality at the same time.
Improving water supply access and sustainability amid environmental challenges requires radical changes in how water resources are developed and delivered.
Without proper valuation, natural assets’ scarcity remains economically invisible, leading to their exploitation for short-term gains.