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Managing urban sprawl takes more than development controls; it requires planned growth, coordinated infrastructure, and adaptable policies.
Significant risk transfer could free bank capital for productive financing in the Republic of Korea, but only with strong safeguards.
Improving government processes helps projects shift smoothly from preparation to implementation, strengthening coordination and accountability.
When women are empowered to help shape water services, communities become stronger, as demonstrated by a program led by the Water Authority of Fiji.
Indonesia is aligning policies and strengthening intra-government coordination to address the growing health risks of climate change.
Better laboratories, skilled health workers, stronger information systems, and regional cooperation can make diagnosis more accessible and reliable.
Stronger institutions, climate-informed infrastructure, and community engagement can transform water scarcity into efficient services in challenging environments.
Mitigation efforts can be optimized to reduce dollars spent per emissions reduction unit.
India should shift toward targeted, transparent, and fiscally sustainable welfare systems that support long-term development.
Digital tax administration reform requires more than technology: a sound operating model, strong data management, and staff and taxpayer readiness.