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Private institutions are creating new ways to learn and access learning tools for people to meet future skills demand.
Among the lessons: Make inclusive investments in education, sanitation, and health in order to avoid enclaves of rich and poor.
Governments need the right mix of policies and projects to reap the benefits of urban growth.
It takes just three steps—avoid, shift, and improve—for Asia's cities to solve their growing traffic problems and get them moving again.
The SARS outbreak in 2003 provides insights on how we can mitigate the health and economic impact of COVID-19.
Two of five adults in the Asia and Pacific region are overweight or obese and the costs associated with these conditions undermine economic growth as well as the achievement of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, particularly on health.
Gender strategy and workplace policies are advancing safer workplaces, expanding STEM education for girls, and strengthening energy sector reforms.
Early warning is most effective when governance, data, and protocols align, helping health systems act earlier on climate-sensitive risks.
Strong policies, targeted incentives, and early charging investment can accelerate electric vehicle adoption and support a cleaner transport system.
Low-income households were moved from at-risk areas near rail tracks to safe, inclusive housing—pioneering transparent, climate-resilient urban resettlement in Sri Lanka.