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February 6, 2024
Study points to huge opportunities for sustainable fish farming in Bangladesh
A forthcoming study into aquaculture in Bangladesh will outline significant opportunities for the targeted roll-out of genetically improved fish strains in the country
February 6, 2024
Three Pathways to Inclusive Green Housing for Women in Asia and the Pacific
Addressing Asia and the Pacific’s urgent need for affordable, green housing is vital for women’s resilience and sustainable development
February 6, 2024
Why Empowering Women is Smart Economics
TRANSFORM’s initiative in Ethiopia exemplifies the powerful impact of empowering women in entrepreneurship. By supporting projects like Kidame Mart, TRANSFORM not only aids individual success stories
February 6, 2024
PUE at the BoP: Three Approaches To Making Productive Uses Of Energy Accessible To All
Productive Use of Energy (PUE) technologies, such as solar water pumps, refrigeration and sewing machines, are crucial for helping smallholder farmers and other microentrepreneurs generate incomes
February 6, 2024
Enabling and financing locally-led adaptation – the role of blended finance and digital technologies
The global community only spends 30% of the $387 billion on climate adaptation annually, a mere 10% of the required amount. Locally-led adaptation is crucial, addressing climate change impacts and community experiences
February 6, 2024
Making Nutritious Food Accessible: A Multifunctional Approach to Food and Nutrition Security in Ethiopia’s Home Gardens
In the face of persistent food and nutrition insecurity affecting over 20 million Ethiopians a quiet revolution is taking root
February 6, 2024
Three Actions Governments Can Take to Help Pay for Climate Adaptation
Impacts of climate change including disasters triggered by natural hazards are causing significant economic and social challenges in Asia and the Pacific
February 6, 2024
Meet The Padwomen Of Pakistan Who Make Cost-effective, Reusable Pads For Women In Villages
Pakistan and the rest of South Asia, there’s a long-standing taboo about menstruation. People believe it brings misfortune or impurity
February 6, 2024
Two critical power sources for Clean Energy Access in the Global South
The COP28 agreement to “transition away” from fossil fuels introduces new urgency to develop and scale alternative energy sources, especially in emerging markets
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Interactive SHG Map of India: 7.5 million Women Self Help Groups are spread across 27 States and 6 UTs in India
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