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A preliminary study in Sri Lanka provides important insights into mechanistic-empirical pavement thickness and overlay design for roadway networks.
Demographic changes, such as population aging in East Asia, will affect productivity and competitiveness and shape how innovation is created.
A startup offers a closed-loop solution for the large volumes of plastic waste generated by the construction and buildings sector.
Strengthening primary and preventive care, promoting early disease detection, and reducing health risks can ease the health crisis.
Inclusive insurance, backed by innovation, partnerships, and policy reform, can close protection gaps and promote equitable financial growth.
Close cooperation between civil groups and authorities is needed to make the streets more walkable and safe for pedestrians.
Fiscal incentives and producer responsibility can make safe recycling the norm—protecting millions from toxic exposure.
Disruptive innovation and technologies in transport are ushering smart processes, infrastructure, and operations, challenging regulators and raising passengers’ expectations.
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.
Health systems must prioritize sustainable oxygen supply to strengthen routine care and prepare for future pandemics.