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Instead of recapturing the tourism of the pre-pandemic era, countries should strive to create a new kind of tourism that is more closely aligned to the SDGs.
Bangladesh trained 1.5 million people by linking directly to the real-world needs of employers.
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.
The Sri Lanka Southern Transport Development Project offers lessons in implementing large infrastructure projects involving multiple development partners and affecting many people and communities.
PPPs can advance road projects, strengthen infrastructure, and support Sustainable Development Goals, but require effective fiscal and debt management.
Structured health assessments guide countries in strengthening climate-ready services, improving infrastructure, and reducing vulnerability across sectors.
Digital change poses transformative opportunities, as well as risks, in capturing and interpreting data in support of sustainable development goals.
The Kochi Water Metro is an example of how inland waterway transport can not only improve commuting but also contribute to climate goals.
WASH investments through piped water, improved drainage, and waste management can help curb water-related disease risks and boost climate resilience for refugees and host communities.
Mobilizing private capital for the water sector requires a strong regulatory environment, sound risk management, and financial sustainability.