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In the Republic of Korea, modular homes assembled like LEGO units are being developed as a response to the growing need for small to mid-size housing.

This piece offers practical advice as to why working with civil society is important in the Pacific and how greater engagement between CSOs, government, and the Asian Development Bank can be achieved. 

A study of Singapore’s Little India helps to develop a practical approach to preserving and enhancing the livability of historic ethnic districts.

A web-based platform using satellite data and climate scenarios helps urban planners build resilient and livable cities.

Nepal is transforming its education system using information and communications technology.

Production and export of high-quality mung beans can improve farmers’ incomes and nutrition.

Success lies in industry links, technology, skills development, new modes of education delivery, and school-to-work transition programs.

In Thailand, subsidies, housing grants, educational programs and the leveraging of economies of scale are being used to benefit poor urban dwellers.

The Southville 7 community in the Philippines shows how different sectors of society worked successfully together to turn a basic housing project into a livable community for 5,000 resettled families.

Latin America's long experience with conditional cash transfers offers lessons for implementing these innovative human development programs in Asia and the Pacific.