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The services and role of the internal audit function are consistently defined across the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations but significant variation exists in regard to professional practices and the management of people and performance.
Patent and public procurement systems can help promote productivity-led growth by improving technology diffusion and supporting innovative solutions.
Jiangxi province in the People’s Republic of China enhances forest productivity and ecosystem health using holistic and sustainable practices.
Insights gained from natural capital accounting can guide the design of projects and public policies.
Environmentally friendly and climate-resilient solutions help develop green and sustainable small and medium-sized cities in the PRC.
Instead of recapturing the tourism of the pre-pandemic era, countries should strive to create a new kind of tourism that is more closely aligned to the SDGs.
A context-sensitive approach in Myanmar is helping to avoid negative impacts and maximize positive results of development projects and programs.
This nature-based solution can help cities become more livable, reduce the risk of flooding, and transform urban spaces into vibrant centers for the community.
The Yangtze River Protection Law sets a precedent for legislating policies that support the sustainable development and management of rivers.
How to improve public health and environmental sustainability by facing the challenges of managing solid waste in Asia