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One of the first themes that GDRC commenced work in 1995Internet access and websurfing had come to Japan only in 1993-94! was on microfinance (the earstwhile "ICM Homepage"). Almost 30 years later, we are now producing a series of six papers under the theme, "Whither Microfinance?" covering the themes of digital transformation, responsible finance, risk management, impact investment, regulartory environment, and the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope to finish this by June 2025. @gdrcdotorg - 13 April 2025

■	GDRC's highlight feature on "The FEWW Nexus" focuses on integrating food, energy, water, and waste for sustainable cities. FEWW is a continuing research initiative that has seen a "few" updates this month. Have a look! @gdrcdotorg - 20 March 2025

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There is a tendency to be "Out of sight, out of mind" when it comes to oceans management - particularly beyond the 200-mile EEZ areas. GDRC's programme on Oceans, Coasts and Small Islands has continued its efforts to raise awareness on issues related to these themes. See list of publications below! @gdrcdotorg - 20 March 2025

■	The GDRC Urban Governance programme has completed its focus on a new set of themes, including smart cities, 15-minute cities, Liveability and urban rewilding, and e-governance. Further research and publications are expected from these sub-themes! @gdrcdotorg - 15 February 2025

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Happy New Year! In this year of the Snake - 2025, allow us here at GDRC to wish for you, a abundant, attractive, beautiful, blessed, bountiful, brave, bright, challenging, charming, cheerful, confident, creative, dreamy, efficient, encouraging, energetic, enthusiastic, excellent, exquisite, fascinating, flawless, fortunate, fulfilling, funny, gracious, healthy, humorous, inspirational, interesting, joyous, lively, loving, lucky, merry, magnificent, passionate, perfect, pleasing, powerful, productive, prosperous, progressive, pure, relaxing, rich, romantic, secure, sensible, special, spectacular, stellar, strong, successful, super, supportive, triumphant, valuable, warm, winning, and wonderful 2022! Cheers and best wishes!! @gdrcdotorg - 1 January 2025

Recent publications from the GDRC (2025)    ■ From Informality to Inclusivity: Government Policies for Empowering the Informal Economic Sector    Policy Analysis Series C-059    GDRC progranne: Informal Sector    ■ Information Design in the Age of AI: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Strategies    Think Piece Series C-095.    GDRC progranne: Information Design    ■ Navigating the Blue Challenges: Sustainable Ocean Management in Taiwan    Policy Analysis Series C-076.    GDRC progranne: Oceans, Coasts and Small Islands    ■ Frameworks for Effective Impact Assessment: Tools, Methodologies, Techniques    Sourcebook Series C- 078    GDRC progranne: Urban Environmental Management [Impact Assessment]    ■ Green Skills for Environmental Decision Making    Policy Tools Series C-093    GDRC progranne: Environmental Decision Making    ■ Assessing Technologies for the Environment: A Review of Management Tools    Policy Analysis Tools Series E-205    GDRC progranne: Technology Management    ■ Framework for Climate Action: The GET Matrix for Climate Change Policies    Policy Tools Series C-084.    GDRC progranne: Environmental Decision Making    ■ Japan as a "Repeater" Economy: Implications for Sustainability    Policy Analysis Series C-053.    GDRC progranne: Sustainable Business    ■ Microfinance Timeline: A Historical Evolution Beyond Credit    Continuing Research Series E-211    GDRC progranne: Microcredit and Microfinance    ■ Preserving Cultural Heritage in Times of Crisis: The Significance and Symbolism of the Blue Shield Emblem    Case Study Series C-021    GDRC progranne: Urban Heritage and Conservation    ■ State of Oceans: A Critical Assessment    Concept Note Series C-085 State of Coasts: A Critical Assessment    Concept Note Series C-086 State of Small Islands: A Critical Assessment    Concept Note Series C-087    GDRC progranne: Oceans, Coasts and Small Islands    ■ 10 Things you Need to Know about Oceans    Concept Note Series C-088 10 Things you Need to Know about Coastal Ecosystems    Concept Note Series C-089 10 Things you Need to Know about Small Islands    Concept Note Series C-090    GDRC progranne: Oceans, Coasts and Small Islands    ■ Empowering the Informal Economy: Strategies for Integration and Growth    Policy Analysis Series C-047    GDRC progranne: Informal Sector    ■ Pokemon Go and Cities: Using the Augmented Reality Game to understand Urban Settings    Case Study Series C-05    GDRC progranne: Urban Governance

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