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Well-designed and participatory eco-compensation schemes with proper technical assistance can help small farmers in some of the poorest and most ecologically sensitive areas in the People’s Republic of China.
Improving water supply access and sustainability amid environmental challenges requires radical changes in how water resources are developed and delivered.
Among the remedial measures are boosting revenue generation, striving for expenditure efficiency, and unburdening liabilities.
Asia's rapid urbanization requires the balanced and holistic development of second-tier cities and towns to release pressure from congested megacities.
Scaling up farm activities through sustainable mechanisms that improve conditions and incomes of smallholder farmers can alleviate rural poverty.
Increased road crashes linked to motorcycles call for improving policies on their use for public transport and logistics.
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.
Bangladesh has worked with international partners to undertake landmark projects that have transformed the lives of millions of people.
Sri Lanka is transforming its education system to take its economy to the next level.
Market-responsive training, recognized competency certifications, and timely learning modules can provide the skills needed for green jobs in the energy sector.