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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.

In the People's Republic of China, a project is saving enough energy to match the equivalent of building a 107-megawatt power plant.

Faced with periods of drought, Seosan City in the Republic of Korea uses smart technologies to manage limited water resources and reduce leakages.

One of the strategies being used to transition to digital banking is to expand the customer base beyond people who use traditional banks.

Water tariff reforms coupled with personnel training, social contracts, and technology updates can make water utilities more efficient.

Build storage facilities, protect local workers, and develop systems to monitor risks.  

Tech startups in agriculture, education, environment, and health have high potential for social impact but need a supportive ecosystem to thrive.

Introduce interventions that address childcare issues and employment segregation.

Enhancing housing affordability and sustainability requires capacity development, affordability-based demand assessment, financing, and design improvements.

Improve resource allocation, public sector efficiency, and asset maintenance.