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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.
Turkmenistan is adopting international food safety standards to safeguard public health and to boost the trade of agro-food products.
A study looks at the costs of overloading and how improved policies and enforcement can give an economic boost to Mekong countries.
The Republic of Korea is taking a multi-faceted approach to protecting public health and cushioning the impact of COVID-19 on the economy.
Poverty maps derived from satellite images helped target the most vulnerable households in pandemic-affected areas in the Philippines.
Increased road crashes linked to motorcycles call for improving policies on their use for public transport and logistics.
Well-designed and participatory eco-compensation schemes with proper technical assistance can help small farmers in some of the poorest and most ecologically sensitive areas in the People’s Republic of China.
Regional cooperation can support a well-functioning enabling environment and fast-track the growth of the digital economy.
Experience shows affordability, adoptability, and community support are critical for catalyzing digitalization efforts in the water sector.
Sustainable energy is about more than renewables. Challenges will remain in financing and maintaining energy systems, even after the clean-energy transition is complete.