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In the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, an urban water project helped women to become water engineers through scholarships, training, and mentoring.
Singapore’s limited land availability did not prevent the National Parks Board from providing open recreational spaces through its Park Connector Network, which converts underused spaces along existing infrastructure into green public spaces that create a sense of openness and livability.
Urban planners solicit ideas and solutions from the public in refining Singapore’s master plan.
Develop e-learning resources, curricula that include ‘soft skills,’ and education infrastructure to improve learning in Asia and the Pacific.
The TransMilenio Bus Rapid Transit system is at the heart of Bogotá's strategy to serve the transport needs of a majority of the city's residents, who do not own a car.
Local government can enhance the developmental impact of remittances, increase migrants’ capacities, and support their communities.
Jiangxi province in the People’s Republic of China enhances forest productivity and ecosystem health using holistic and sustainable practices.
In Nepal, a participatory and consensus-based approach proved critical in changing people’s ‘not in my backyard’ attitude toward a municipal project.
Disbursing against results, rather than upfront expenditures, helps improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government-owned sector programs and promote good practices.
Malaysia has made outstanding progress in reducing extreme monetary poverty.