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In the People’s Republic of China, a study shows pension income in rural areas improves economic independence and health of older people.
The Asian Development Bank examines prospects to ramp up efforts for greater utilization of demand-side energy efficiency in Asia and the Pacific.
Scaling up SDG localization requires system-wide alignment, enhanced local governance, and multi-stakeholder and partnership collaboration.
To prevent the emergence of a new pandemic, monitoring of pathogens must be supported by socioeconomic solutions that protect biodiversity.
East Asia needs to shift toward a model of economic growth focused on low carbon emissions and more efficient use of resources.
In the Philippines, cloud technology is helping a rural bank reach customers in remote areas more efficiently and at lower operational cost.
Banks need to update their business models as competition from fintechs disrupts the supply chain finance market.
Replacing dispersed coal burning with centralized district heating can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.
Inclusive cities acknowledge people with intellectual disabilities and work with them to address their special needs.
Contingency finance is a risk retention approach for addressing loss and damage associated with climate change impacts.