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To prevent the emergence of a new pandemic, monitoring of pathogens must be supported by socioeconomic solutions that protect biodiversity.
Raise the efficiency of public procurement and land and labor markets to boost productivity, and address growth constraints on agriculture and tourism.
A results-driven project is closing the skills gap through sector-wide reforms focused on improving technical and vocational education and training.
Investments include water conservation, ecosystem rehabilitation, disaster prevention, and green growth capacity development.
Asia can gain from the longevity dividend by tapping emerging technologies to promote an age-friendly workplace.
Built through strong partnerships, a railway links two ancient Chinese cities, boosts tourism and jobs, and opens a remote province to a wider market.
Installing wire-rope barriers to separate opposing lanes of traffic can reduce fatal road accidents by 95%.
The poorest of the poor need sustained and integrated assistance in order to overcome the multidimensional problems of poverty.
In the Indian city of Mangalore, the local government partnered with private companies to modernize the sewage system and turn wastewater into a valuable asset.
This piece highlights the investments needed to overcome different agricultural challenges to meet growing food demand in the region.