This report investigates how digital technologies can accelerate the transformation of the agrifood system by increasing efficiency on the farm; improving farmers’ access to output, input, and financial markets; strengthening quality control and traceability; and improving the design and delivery of agriculture policies.
This publication presents renewable power generation capacity statistics for the past decade (2011-2020) in trilingual tables.
This Guidance Note highlights the drivers of water scarcity, suggesting programme actions for the WASH sector to increase water security for children, and outlines programme principles to guide action at global, regional, national and local levels. The principles focus on risk-based approaches, valuing water resources, managing water sustainably and equitably, partnerships, and on acceleration of WASH coverage.
This technical report examines the nexus between product-service systems and sustainable public procurement, drawing together international experience.
This report highlights inequalities and vulnerabilities that have amplified the impact of the pandemic in Asia and the Pacific and emphasizes the need for a focus on people centered development, sustainability, and climate change issues. It considers the role that digitalization has played in helping the region manage the pandemic, and the need for more inclusive digital transformation.