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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
Mainstream gender inclusion and climate resilience into infrastructure development to improve quality of life and meet sustainability goals.
The Asian Development Bank examines prospects to ramp up efforts for greater utilization of demand-side energy efficiency in Asia and the Pacific.
A systems approach can align housing finance, supply, services, resilience, and inclusion to close Asia and the Pacific’s housing gap.
Managing urban sprawl takes more than development controls; it requires planned growth, coordinated infrastructure, and adaptable policies.
In the Republic of Korea, a mobile and low-cost motorcycle inspection system was developed for commercialization and export.
Policies being undertaken in the Pacific are helping businesses move from the informal to the formal sector and generate better jobs.
Develop e-learning resources, curricula that include ‘soft skills,’ and education infrastructure to improve learning in Asia and the Pacific.
Progressive urban governance and planning reforms are required for cities to deliver the economic and social benefits of urbanization.
Strengthening regional cooperation, diversifying exports, and streamlining trade processes can give Central Asia’s exports a push.