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Project interventions evolved to create a virtuous cycle in water services, using performance-based contracts, participatory planning, behavioral change campaigns, and institutional reforms.
Lessons from the People’s Republic of China and the Asia-Pacific region suggest managing river basins as single ecological units.
Youth can help address noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) by supporting behavior change efforts and initiatives targeted toward encouraging other youth to make healthier choices.
How to improve public health and environmental sustainability by facing the challenges of managing solid waste in Asia
Enhancing long-term care systems entails engaging stakeholders, clarifying roles and responsibilities, and establishing legal and regulatory frameworks.
Rehabilitating natural systems with green infrastructure is key to building sustainability and resilience to climate change in urban areas.
Maternal health gains require engaging private providers in quality frameworks that embed accountability, equity, and consistent standards.
Regional cooperation and integration efforts on marine life conservation can be improved through strengthened governance and financial sustainability.
Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on women can help policy makers design gender-sensitive measures as part of their economic recovery plan.
Strategies include smart enforcement, presumptive taxes, digital tools, sector-specific reforms, and incentives tied to formalization benefits.