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After a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck Japan in 2011, communities in Higashi Matsushima City led recovery efforts and built a smart city.
PPPs can advance road projects, strengthen infrastructure, and support Sustainable Development Goals, but require effective fiscal and debt management.
Paving roads with fiber-reinforced asphalt mixture and using a pothole detection technology can help keep roads safe and pothole free.
Governments must have a strategy that looks at SMEs at the enterprise level to help them survive in the new normal.
A project in Mongolia mobilized ger youth to take an active role in community development.
Data analysis and tax transparency can guide governments in rationalizing their tax expenditure policies while still creating a level playing field for businesses.
New technologies, including APIs and SDMX, are revolutionizing data collection and sharing, reducing the data gap in Asia and the Pacific.
Water utilities in many cities in the People’s Republic of China may have achieved high level of cost recovery because of increased tariffs.
Blockchain has the potential to help emerging markets broaden the benefits of rapid growth.
Better training, lower barriers, and inclusive wellness programs are key to equitable health for people with disabilities.