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Climate-smart remodeling and operation of irrigation systems help improve water availability and upland farm productivity in two provinces of Cambodia.
Leveraging technological innovations can help overcome growth constraints and increase agriculture’s economic contribution.
In the Philippines, solutions that respect river dynamics and ecosystem functions were adopted to keep vulnerable communities safe from natural hazards.
This piece highlights the investments needed to overcome different agricultural challenges to meet growing food demand in the region.
The experience of the People’s Republic of China shows that beyond economic growth, an adaptive and cooperative approach can help reduce poverty even at hard to reach places.
E-commerce can enhance rural livelihoods with public investments in facilities and training, access to funding, and favorable market conditions.
Advances in information and communications technology offer economic opportunities for rural populations and can play a significant role in poverty reduction.
Circular practices, such as extending a product’s useful life or recycling waste into products, can yield environmental as well as economic benefits.
An enabling environment and strong governance lead to better socioeconomic outcomes.
A project restores degraded lands, improves climate resilience of landscape ecosystems, and promotes green development in the western regions.