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Smart planning and spending improves public services and raises productivity, attracting more private capital and labor and sustaining growth.
In the Republic of Korea, there is a need for a consolidated database to provide timely market information on self-employed workers by region and business sector.
A combination of asphalt and concrete layers that incorporate plastic waste could make durable, sustainable, and cost-effective rural roads.
Among the investments supported by the Afghanistan Business Innovation Fund were businesses that targeted women as workers, producers, and consumers.
A strategy for increased banking opportunities in Southeast Asia.
A project in Indonesia opens livelihood opportunities for women and encourages their participation in community development.
In Indonesia, a rating system encourages companies to step up efforts in controlling water pollution.
Creating a market for green business requires policies that help businesses make or save money from environmental compliance.
Digital finance offers the potential to reach underserved groups, but it is vital to first understand the needs of this segment.
Green finance can provide the fiscal firepower to manage the impact of the crisis and steer economies toward resource-efficient and low-carbon growth.