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Two of five adults in the Asia and Pacific region are overweight or obese and the costs associated with these conditions undermine economic growth as well as the achievement of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, particularly on health.
More attention needs to be given to borrowers' wider financial condition to ensure customized loan management.
Bhutan has achieved high rates of economic growth and poverty reduction by taking a holistic approach to development that includes the personal happiness of its citizens
Singapore reinvented itself into a world-class city by taking an integrated approach to sustainable urban development.
Transporting passengers and cargo over navigable rivers and canals reduces road and rail congestion, road crashes, pollution, emissions, and energy consumption.
Involving employers in all levels of skills development, from planning to provision, is fundamental to increasing the industry relevance of TVET.
Significant changes in education and skills development help develop knowledge economies that drive long-term growth.
Better coordination and accountability are helping to improve road and water systems in Armenia.
Increasing disaster risks in developing countries call for strategic planning and investments in resilient and low-carbon infrastructure.
Strengthen power systems against climate and other risks to minimize damage to infrastructure, disruption of service, and economic loss.