How to Encourage Private Sector Investments for Climate-Resilient Cities
A report published by Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance reveals vital aspects in encouraging private sector investments for climate-resilient cities.... Read more
Financial Service Institutions
A New Insurance Against Heatwaves for Female Workers in India
The Arsht-Rock Foundation launched a new heat insurance to help the female informal workers protect their income during severe heat waves.... Read more
Supporting Working Mothers with Childcare Services in Indonesia
A study by the World Bank found that increasing access to quality childcare services in Indonesia can increase the chances for women to participate in the labor market... Read more
Access to Quality Books to Improve Quality Education
Books have a critical role in children’s early literacy development. Therefore, supporting quality education worldwide requires increasing access to quality books for all children.... Read more
Blended Finance as Alternative Financing for MSMEs
Innovative Financing Lab under the UN Development Programme (UNDP) published a policy brief titled “Deploying Blended Finance to Broaden Financial Access for MSMEs”.... Read more
Envisioning a Net Zero ASEAN with SEADS 2023
Asian Development Bank’s Southeast Asia Development Symposium (SEADS) 2023 examined how the ASEAN region can harness innovative and cost-effective measures to support decarbonization and revitalize economies. ... Read more
Carbon Offset in Southeast Asia: Assessing Benefits and Opportunities
With its abundant tropical forests, can Southeast Asia achieve net zero by 2050 through carbon offset? Is the region ready to open its carbon market to the world?... Read more
Sindh Rehabilitation Project: Rebuilding Lives and Strengthening Disaster Response
The World Bank approved funds for the Sindh Rehabilitation Project to rebuild the province from the devastating aftermath of the Pakistan floods.... Read more
What is Just Energy Transition Partnerships?
Just Energy Transition Partnerships aim to bridge the gap between developed and developing nations in moving towards clean energy. South Africa, Indonesia, and Vietnam are the first three countries to receive funding.... Read more
Come Back Stronger: Building Philippines’ Resilient Economy Post-COVID-19
The World Bank recently approved US$600-million funding for the Philippines’ policy financing recovery to further support the country’s economic resiliency and sustainability.... Read more