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Disaster risk insurance can help countries in Asia and the Pacific to minimize losses from natural hazards.
India should create city-level economic visions, integrate master planning with economic goals, and ensure that a business-friendly regulatory environment extends to local levels.
Maneuvering through the web of stakeholder interests, the Republic of Korea institutionalized a service-oriented bus transportation system in Seoul and its satellite cities in surrounding provinces.
Solutions include lowering statutory maximum lending rates, expanding policy financing and mid-rate loans, increasing loans and loan guarantees.
Rebuilding trust in the reliability and stability of cloud services requires stronger security measures from financial institutions.
Regular consultations, monitoring, and follow-up measures can help successfully restore the income of project-affected persons.
Boosting agricultural productivity through technology, training, and better farmer access to markets will enhance food stability.
Business support infrastructure, access to finance, and information technologies empowered small businesses and generated opportunities for women and youth in Maldives.
Prepaid trash bags, container deposit schemes, and semi-aerobic landfills effectively reduce waste in Pacific nations.
Promoting responsible lending practices on online peer-to-peer platforms builds market trust and deters the need for further regulation.