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Piloted between 2022 and 2025 in Armenia, Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Mongolia, and Nepal, the framework emphasizes aligning adaptation with national fiscal cycles, using systemic climate risk diagnostics, and grouping priorities into comprehensive investment packages. Key findings indicate that while most adaptation packages yield high economic returns, financial viability for private investment remains limited and sector-dependent. The report advocates for a country-led, iterative approach that integrates ministries of finance from the outset to ensure adaptation is embedded in public financial management systems.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"napglob-000072#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Adaptation investment planning must be integrated into a country's existing fiscal and development planning frameworks to be pragmatic and effective. 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