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Hue City in Viet Nam rolled out an action plan for urban development that targets environmental protection, improved livability, and new economic opportunities.
It takes just three steps—avoid, shift, and improve—for Asia's cities to solve their growing traffic problems and get them moving again.
A well-crafted action plan has helped women in Bangladesh who want to start small and medium-sized enterprises have a more equal playing field with men.
Crises like a pandemic underscore the importance of alternative sources of high-quality and timely data in developing effective measures.
Climate-resilient water infrastructure and integrated water resources management are critical to strengthening water safety and reliability in the Cook Islands’ dispersed and climate-vulnerable island setting.
Regional cooperation helps countries learn faster, share solutions, and scale effective action.
Climate-resilient food systems and improved access to nutritious diets can strengthen food security and health outcomes in Kiribati.
As Sri Lanka’s population ages, many older people in remote hill villages are being left without adequate support, services, or income security.
Investment facilitation, stronger grids, financing systems, and delivery capacity can help turn renewable potential into investments.
Strengthening primary and preventive care, promoting early disease detection, and reducing health risks can ease the health crisis.