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By connecting different modes of transportation, interchange stations make mass transit a convenient option for long-distance trips.
In the Indian city of Mangalore, the local government partnered with private companies to modernize the sewage system and turn wastewater into a valuable asset.
Applying international standards for financial auditing strengthens country systems and enhances accountability for externally financed projects.
The program tackles housing instability among young people by offering affordable public rental units and financial support, enhancing their economic independence.
Patent and public procurement systems can help promote productivity-led growth by improving technology diffusion and supporting innovative solutions.
In Southeast Asia, big data can help transform the delivery of education, health care, and social welfare and protection services.
Lessons from the People’s Republic of China and the Asia-Pacific region suggest managing river basins as single ecological units.
Policy responses to population aging should promote economic growth, higher productivity, and higher income for workers.
Lanzhou, in the People’s Republic of China, has the world's first bus rapid transit with a split station design allowing buses in the same direction to stop on both sides of the platform, easing travel time.
A new book identifies ways to stimulate Asian economic growth through a shift from traditional industrial policies to indigenous innovation.