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A Korean research project finds the complex partial box girder method as an economically feasible alternative to steel box girders.
A Singapore study shows career breaks to care for family hold back not only a woman’s rise in the corporate ladder but also affect her retirement savings.
In the Philippines, targeted cash grants to help poor students finish high school could double their potential income and lift them out of chronic poverty.
Consultations with stakeholders helped create a well-rounded sustainable and consumption action plan with broad support.
Policy responses to population aging should promote economic growth, higher productivity, and higher income for workers.
A new diagnostic tool can strengthen public institutions, where services are delivered and where corruption and inefficiency often emerge.
Regenerative agroforestry can promote decarbonization and biodiversity, while improving coffee farmers’ livelihoods in the Lao PDR.
Sustainable hydropower project balances energy needs with tribal rights, cultural preservation, and inclusive livelihood restoration.
Crowdsourcing can be an effective way to address pain points that limit MSMEs from getting financing.
There is a need for globally coordinated standards and principles that allow room for countries to adapt their policies.