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Personal credit information could be an important determining factor in insurance underwriting and the calculation of premiums.
Digital financial services like mobile money can reduce transfer prices and improve transparency, efficiency, and access.
Using a tablet or smartphone to conduct survey interviews makes it easier and faster to benchmark progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
The widespread adoption of water-saving technologies, such as alternate wetting and drying, is crucial to ensure the long-term sustainability of Pakistan's rice sector.
A town in northeastern Thailand studies the viability of converting waste to energy to improve waste disposal.
One of the most populous cities in the Philippines examines ways to make its waste collection system financially sustainable.
PPPs can advance road projects, strengthen infrastructure, and support Sustainable Development Goals, but require effective fiscal and debt management.
A study shows targeting support to tourism, agro-processing, garments, electronics, and digital trade can help ensure strong recovery from COVID-19.
River infrastructure projects must consider natural flows in project planning to save aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.
Establish frameworks, leverage digital innovations, and strengthen stakeholder capacity.