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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.
An evaluation of possible project impacts helps preserve culturally and environmentally important sites and protect nearby communities.
Recovery interventions should provide not only economic stimulus but also address climate and disaster risk to ensure that gains are sustained.
Modernizing farming methods, establishing greenhouse farms, and improving post-harvest management can mitigate the adverse effects of climate change and enhance food security.
Tablet devices and smartphones can be used to improve learning in public schools by providing real-time data on performance of teachers and students.
Generative AI has the potential to improve community resilience with careful yet optimistic approach in promoting health interventions.
A pilot project in the Philippines will demonstrate how irrigation canals can be used in producing clean and reliable energy off the grid.
In the Greater Mekong Subregion, environmental assessment for livestock value chains projects helps avoid, minimize, and mitigate environmental, health, and safety risks.
Replacing an old barrage with advanced technology vastly improved water and flood control, connectivity, and access to essential social services.
Though a state-owned enterprise, Incheon International Airport is run like a private business, earning enough money to fund its expansion.