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A study shows reducing clearance times at Indonesia's Tanjung Priok port in addition to expanding the port will contribute about 1.1% to gross domestic product.
Blockchain has the potential to help emerging markets broaden the benefits of rapid growth.
Modernizing farming methods, establishing greenhouse farms, and improving post-harvest management can mitigate the adverse effects of climate change and enhance food security.
Within a week of installing environmental nudges, handwashing with soap among students rose to 61% from 15%.
Easing the pension burden in Sri Lanka demands structural reforms and a transition to a contributory model.
Scale up local-level adaptation by integrating climate adaptation considerations into decentralized governance processes and resources.
In Maldives, community participation played a key role in the recovery of affected communities after the 2004 tsunami.
To prevent the emergence of a new pandemic, monitoring of pathogens must be supported by socioeconomic solutions that protect biodiversity.
The Republic of Korea improved road safety for children through strict implementation of policies related to engineering, education, and enforcement.
Promoting responsible lending practices on online peer-to-peer platforms builds market trust and deters the need for further regulation.