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2025–2026 WRI Ross Center #PrizeforCities finalist 🏆 Revitalizing Informal Settlements & Environments (RISE) is improving water & sanitation infrastructure in Makassar, 🇮🇩. While the technology behind the project is innovative, what sets RISE apart is its collaborative 🤝 nature. 👉 bit.ly/4mk7gph
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