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Developing regional value chains will promote trade and unlock the region’s unrealized economy.
Innovative and sustained support for Grameen-style lending expanded financial services for underserved groups, including women.
In Indonesia, the rural poor gave cash and in-kind contributions to improve and maintain water supply and services.
A startup offers a closed-loop solution for the large volumes of plastic waste generated by the construction and buildings sector.
Child-led research in Nepal reveals rising online risks, urging stronger protection, mental health support, and child-friendly digital policies.
Youth-focused programs and digital tools are creating accessible, effective pathways to mental well-being.
Countries need to build capacity and develop financial solutions for different climate risks, including those that can better address slow-onset events.
Within a week of installing environmental nudges, handwashing with soap among students rose to 61% from 15%.
The keys to success: link education, experience and tourism to create benefits while considering local conditions such as topography and climate.
Demographic changes, such as population aging in East Asia, will affect productivity and competitiveness and shape how innovation is created.