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Farmers are managing seasonal floods and droughts better, thanks to a modern irrigation system, flood-proof road, and disaster risk control measures.
Promoting the employment of seniors and improving pension schemes can reduce the economic impact of population aging.
The effect of COVID-19 school closures on students and their future calls for digital systems that ensure learning continues even in a disaster.
Nutrition-specific interventions should target the first 1,000 days, promote behavioral change, and focus on the most vulnerable.
Local government can enhance the developmental impact of remittances, increase migrants’ capacities, and support their communities.
Demographic changes, such as population aging in East Asia, will affect productivity and competitiveness and shape how innovation is created.
Policymakers should focus on long-term strategic plans such as zoning of territories based on potential water sources when designing water and sanitation solutions for communities.
In Afghanistan, river basin managers work with farmers in ensuring equitable and sustainable irrigation practices to improve yields and livelihoods.
Soft skills, a growth mindset, mentorship, and internship can help current and future workers adapt to a rapidly changing workplace.
Enhancing transport and trade linkages between and across the countries in the Bay of Bengal region requires a strategic master plan.