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Earth observation data can help farmers increase crop yields and save water at the same time.
In Viet Nam, where the motorcycle is king of the road, convincing the public to support a metro rail project required a strategic communication plan.
A state program promotes high-value manufacturing and innovation to boost competitiveness and spur economic growth.
In Nepal, a participatory and consensus-based approach proved critical in changing people’s ‘not in my backyard’ attitude toward a municipal project.
A results-driven project is closing the skills gap through sector-wide reforms focused on improving technical and vocational education and training.
Analysis using a multidimensional index suggests that regional integration boosts growth and reduces poverty, beyond the usual effect of trade openness.
Asian countries are taking a leading role in the development of cryptocurrency.
The Republic of Korea’s capital city faced and resolved a series of obstacles to constructing a modern public building on a historic site.
The Sri Lanka Southern Transport Development Project offers lessons in implementing large infrastructure projects involving multiple development partners and affecting many people and communities.
Countries need to build capacity and develop financial solutions for different climate risks, including those that can better address slow-onset events.