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Sustainable farming and efficient water use can enhance high-value crop production and increase farmers’ income even in harsh environments.
Coordination between environment, social and economic targets, and sufficient data to monitor progress, are required to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals in Viet Nam.
An analysis of socioeconomic indicators shows India is a suitable market for bullet trains.
Financial resource mobilization by the Malaria Trust Fund has helped eradicate malaria and build strong foundations for health systems in the Greater Mekong Subregion.
In the Philippines, a pilot project to rehabilitate the Pasig River built community support around a low-cost waste management system.
In Nepal, a project looked at how biochar can improve soil health and crop yields and reduce the importation of carbon-intensive farm inputs.
Proactive integrity checks can improve public trust in law enforcement agencies and advance societal development.
The Republic of Korea is taking a multi-faceted approach to protecting public health and cushioning the impact of COVID-19 on the economy.
Online learning initiatives fill the gap left by school and business closures and show the way forward after COVID-19.
Wholesale and retail trade, textiles, construction, electronics, and food and beverage show high circularity potential.