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Jobs, education and skills development are needed to help elderly people lead a more stable life and contribute to the economy.
Demographic changes, such as population aging in East Asia, will affect productivity and competitiveness and shape how innovation is created.
Policy challenges include the shift in financial intermediation away from traditional banks toward digital finance providers.
Experts endorse 10 principles for risk mitigation, which include evacuation plans for medical and quarantine facilities and areas under lockdown.
In the People’s Republic of China, rehabilitation of the Simao River took an ecological and green development path and was integrated into city plans.
Significant changes in education and skills development help develop knowledge economies that drive long-term growth.
The Republic of Korea tackles the challenge of revitalizing old neighborhoods while preventing the side effects associated with gentrification.
Basic infrastructure needs to be put in place before blockchain fintech can solve persistent problems that hold back growth and job creation.
Various financial schemes have been developed to cover some of the risks of loss and damage associated with climate change impacts.
Blockchain is transforming financial transactions—with far-reaching implications for the unbanked.