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In Maldives, community participation played a key role in the recovery of affected communities after the 2004 tsunami.
The pandemic worsened disparities in chronic disease management among vulnerable groups, exerting adverse psychosocial and economic effects.
Circular practices, such as extending a product’s useful life or recycling waste into products, can yield environmental as well as economic benefits.
In Nepal, a participatory and consensus-based approach proved critical in changing people’s ‘not in my backyard’ attitude toward a municipal project.
The Republic of Korea improved road safety for children through strict implementation of policies related to engineering, education, and enforcement.
Disbursing against results, rather than upfront expenditures, helps improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government-owned sector programs and promote good practices.
This piece answers how civil society organizations can collaborate with ADB in its efforts to effectively and sustainably reduce poverty.
This working paper recommends structuring electric vehicle policies around three principles: focus, optimization, and incentives.
Disaster risk insurance can help countries in Asia and the Pacific to minimize losses from natural hazards.
Boarding facilities and pilot innovations boost enrolment and retention of girls and ethnic minorities in lower secondary schools in Viet Nam.