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To mainstream PPPs in the water sector, implement a holistic governance framework, foster an enabling environment, and incorporate transaction design.
Develop e-learning resources, curricula that include ‘soft skills,’ and education infrastructure to improve learning in Asia and the Pacific.
The Republic of Korea improved road safety for children through strict implementation of policies related to engineering, education, and enforcement.
Fiscal incentives and producer responsibility can make safe recycling the norm—protecting millions from toxic exposure.
Scaling up farm activities through sustainable mechanisms that improve conditions and incomes of smallholder farmers can alleviate rural poverty.
Stronger institutions, climate-informed infrastructure, and community engagement can transform water scarcity into efficient services in challenging environments.
Accurate baseline data can guide policy reforms that leverage the informal recycling sector for cost-effective urban waste management.
The Kochi Water Metro is an example of how inland waterway transport can not only improve commuting but also contribute to climate goals.
India’s Rajasthan Urban Infrastructure Development Project offers practical operational lessons and best practices for forging more livable cities.
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.