A Tool for Assessing the Distributional Impact of VAT Tax Expenditures This tool enables policy makers to make more informed decisions about VAT exemptions and zero-ratings.
Transforming Fergana Valley into Central Asia’s Hub for Growth and Connectivity Developing regional value chains will promote trade and unlock the region’s unrealized economy.
How Technology Can Aid Resettlement Planning and Implementation Experience from two projects shows digital tools for database management help ensure a fair and transparent process and efficient resource allocation.
Integrated Approaches and Institutional Reform for Equitable Supply of Safe Water to Rural Residents A project in Chaonan district in the People’s Republic China shows how to improve services in rural areas and small towns with scarce water resources.
Jumpstarting a Microfinance Revolution in Indonesia to Boost Women’s Financial Inclusion Innovative and sustained support for Grameen-style lending expanded financial services for underserved groups, including women.
How to Accelerate the Growth of the Gender Bonds Market Gender bonds can scale up women’s access to finance and promote gender equality at the same time.
A 5-Step Rapid Approach to Climate-Resilient Investment Planning In the Solomon Islands, the approach combined short-term actions with low potential for future regret with long-term options for future climate conditions.
Fintech Is Booming, Let’s Ensure Everyone Benefits COVID-19 has been like rocket fuel to the fintech industry; it’s now time to close digital gaps, particularly for women.
Strategies for Establishing a Commodity Exchange for Kazakhstan A study found that the proposed exchange should focus on electricity and emissions before adding agricultural products to the mix.
How the Youth Leap Account Can Help Young People Save Under this program, the Republic of Korea will complement the savings of qualified young Koreans.