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Demographic changes, such as population aging in East Asia, will affect productivity and competitiveness and shape how innovation is created.
A 6th-century underground marvel in Istanbul showcases ancient engineering, sustainable water management, and resilience lessons for modern cities.
The Republic of Korea provided vocational training for disabled people in addition to imposing a hiring quota for both public and private employers.
Prepaid trash bags, container deposit schemes, and semi-aerobic landfills effectively reduce waste in Pacific nations.
In the People’s Republic of China, a leasing program is helping reduce pollution by putting more low-cost, efficient, and clean buses on the road.
In Mongolia, ADB supports a new way of banking without collateral to improve credit access for women and small businesses.
The water-food-energy nexus approach can help Central Asia manage shared water resources and promote regional cooperation.
An integrated approach to sustainable and inclusive development helps an oasis city in the People’s Republic of China overcome environmental challenges.
An integrated, green, and people-centric urban development strategy can help make cities inclusive and sustainable.
Governments should provide policy and financial support to industries that shift to remote or noncontact transactions to cope with COVID-19.