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Close cooperation between civil groups and authorities is needed to make the streets more walkable and safe for pedestrians.
Regulatory and financial innovations can ensure that microfinance benefits those who need them most.
As Sri Lanka’s population ages, many older people in remote hill villages are being left without adequate support, services, or income security.
Gender strategy and workplace policies are advancing safer workplaces, expanding STEM education for girls, and strengthening energy sector reforms.
Performance-informed public spending links budgets to results, fostering trust, building resilience, and promoting inclusive growth in the Philippines.
Early warning is most effective when governance, data, and protocols align, helping health systems act earlier on climate-sensitive risks.
Rapid and low-risk prototyping of solutions to problems promotes innovative and cost-effective approaches to urban development.
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.
Field testing in Malaysia and the Philippines shows how modular water treatment systems perform under real coastal water conditions.
Effective plastic waste management in Southeast Asia depends on strong data governance frameworks that are practical, inclusive, and enforceable.