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The Republic of Korea improved road safety for children through strict implementation of policies related to engineering, education, and enforcement.
The rise of megacities in the Republic of Korea requires management methods that align city-level development with metropolitan planning.
The internet has shown a great advantage in the integration, transformation, and upgrading of the People’s Republic of China’s rural economy, especially in the agriculture industry chain.
A study of nighttime luminosity in Sri Lanka shows an uptake of local economic activities in areas connected by a large-scale road project.
Policies should promote the growth and sustainability of social enterprises without making them dependent on state support.
Policymakers should focus on long-term strategic plans such as zoning of territories based on potential water sources when designing water and sanitation solutions for communities.
In the People’s Republic of China, a study shows pension income in rural areas improves economic independence and health of older people.
Privatization and corporatization can reduce costs, raise productivity, and improve social welfare.
A town in northeastern Thailand studies the viability of converting waste to energy to improve waste disposal.
The Clean Air Scorecard Tool helped the most polluted cities to identify gaps in air quality management and introduce measures to rectify them.