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Leveling the playing field for women opens opportunities for countries to increase development gains.
Policy challenges include the shift in financial intermediation away from traditional banks toward digital finance providers.
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.
The basic education and skill set that powered "Factory Asia" needs realignment if Asia is to continue its upward trajectory.
Innovative fiscal policies aim to tackle noncommunicable diseases while unlocking new sources of sustainable public financing.
Youth involvement can be improved in the areas of green jobs and green skills, climate advocacy, and Just Transition.
In a world of disruptive changes, Asian countries need to rethink education and skills training to build a resilient and agile workforce.
How to make it work: skills training, civic engagement and forums that help young people become active in society.
Asia can gain from the longevity dividend by tapping emerging technologies to promote an age-friendly workplace.
Rather than leveling an existing forest to build a new business park, JTC Corporation adopted an ecologically sensitive approach that retained the natural elements, thereby creating an environment where both businesses and biodiversity could thrive.