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In the People's Republic of China, Yichang city is building a sustainable urban transport system with a bus rapid transit corridor as its backbone.
Multitranche financing supports an investment program to improve the safety, accessibility and reliability of Papua New Guinea’s airports.
Jobs, education and skills development are needed to help elderly people lead a more stable life and contribute to the economy.
Population aging threatens fiscal sustainability unless government takes steps to reduce elderly poverty and manage public spending on pensions and healthcare.
Close cooperation between civil groups and authorities is needed to make the streets more walkable and safe for pedestrians.
The Republic of Korea has been a leader in training government officials to be catalysts of economic development.
Transporting passengers and cargo over navigable rivers and canals reduces road and rail congestion, road crashes, pollution, emissions, and energy consumption.
Meaningful involvement and leadership of young women and girls in nature-based solutions-related projects enhances sustainability of interventions.
Involving residents from rural communities is key to improve access to markets and commercial areas.
The Sri Lanka Southern Transport Development Project offers lessons in implementing large infrastructure projects involving multiple development partners and affecting many people and communities.