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Social protection spending and coverage are increasing, yet some countries continue to favor the nonpoor over the poor, and men over women.

The Almaty-Bishkek Regional Road Rehabilitation Project enhanced cross-country connections between Almaty and Bishkek to support regional connectivity and trade in Central Asia.

One way to reduce poverty in developing countries is to make it cheaper and easier for migrant workers to send money home.

The Clean Air Scorecard Tool helped the most polluted cities to identify gaps in air quality management and introduce measures to rectify them.

A market-based approach for reducing air pollution offers countries in the region great potential for flexibility and innovation.

Nepal has made it easier to move goods across borders by updating customs software, constructing a new inland clearance depot, and rehabilitating border access roads.

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.

Market-based instruments offer effective and innovative solutions for reducing water pollution and promoting efficient water use.

The SARS outbreak in 2003 provides insights on how we can mitigate the health and economic impact of COVID-19.

Invest in preparedness and establish a shock-responsive social protection system to weather future shocks and reap dividends from resilience.