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Enable small and medium-sized enterprises to become part of global value chains to revive economies and promote inclusive growth after COVID-19.

Investments should seek to strengthen women’s capacities to anticipate, absorb, and adapt to the impacts of natural hazards and climate change and contribute to sustainable development. 

Change management, effective public–private partnership, and regulation are crucial to the success of citywide inclusive sanitation programs.

A financing scheme using Internet of Things gives tricycle drivers access to credit without collateral and promotes discipline in loan repayments.

A pilot project in the Philippines gives livelihood support and coaching to poor households, which helped them cope better with the COVID-19 crisis.

A smart management system can improve supply and lower cost with its efficient detection and management of water leaks and overflow.

Policy challenges include the shift in financial intermediation away from traditional banks toward digital finance providers.

Policy reforms critical to building resilience include revamping teacher training and improving quality, relevance, and inclusion in the education sector.

Achieving financial inclusion through technology-based solutions presents both opportunities and challenges in Sri Lanka’s financial sector.  

Nepal took a whole-of-government approach in developing an effective and efficient system of expenditure reporting by local governments.