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A study of nighttime luminosity in Sri Lanka shows an uptake of local economic activities in areas connected by a large-scale road project.
Tackling undernutrition in children under 5 years of age requires political will, resources, and a focus on results.
Transporting passengers and cargo over navigable rivers and canals reduces road and rail congestion, road crashes, pollution, emissions, and energy consumption.
Huangshi in the People’s Republic of China is a model of systematic pollution control and ecological rehabilitation of lakes in small and medium-sized cities.
Local governments need a combination of strategic policy reforms and capacity building to effectively perform disaster risk reduction and management functions.
A project assessed the threats facing the Meghna River and worked with stakeholders in ensuring the sustainable supply of safe drinking water for the city.
Involves economic analysis, capturing and enhancing project value, institutional collaboration, and financing through standardized processes and targeted funds.
Valuation approaches include cost-based, revealed preference, stated preference, and benefit transfer.
To reap its benefits, the tariff differential subsidy in Pakistan must be more targeted and reduced.
An analysis of socioeconomic indicators shows India is a suitable market for bullet trains.