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Investments should seek to strengthen women’s capacities to anticipate, absorb, and adapt to the impacts of natural hazards and climate change and contribute to sustainable development.
Secure financial resources for the microinsurance programs that support the welfare of low-income groups in the Republic of Korea.
Hue City in Viet Nam rolled out an action plan for urban development that targets environmental protection, improved livability, and new economic opportunities.
Involving forest users in managing and conserving resources while strengthening value chains help curb illegal logging and forest fires.
Without proper valuation, natural assets’ scarcity remains economically invisible, leading to their exploitation for short-term gains.
The Almaty-Bishkek Regional Road Rehabilitation Project enhanced cross-country connections between Almaty and Bishkek to support regional connectivity and trade in Central Asia.
Establishing centers of excellence can be a fast and cost-effective way for countries and industries to create much-needed specialists.
Gaps in response funding immediately after disaster can now be addressed through a new form of insurance.
Asia may have survived the 2008 global economic crisis, but it’s not out of the woods yet. Here are five things the region’s financial systems must address to withstand the next big shock.
Harmonization of transportation and customs policies will boost the corridor’s potential as an alternative trade route between Asia and Europe.