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Among the remedial measures are boosting revenue generation, striving for expenditure efficiency, and unburdening liabilities.
In Seoul, commuters use a smart card to pay for travel on any mode of public transport.
With foreign aid assistance, the mobilization of nongovernment organizations, the community, and other key stakeholders, the government of the Republic of Korea was able to implement policies for a successful country-wide reforestation program.
The Lab gathers new ideas to encourage more private sector investment for environment-friendly projects in developing countries.
The student assistance program may be expanded to cushion the pandemic’s impact and enable more poor students, regardless of gender, to complete school.
Performance-based funding improved urban governance and quality of infrastructure and services, and promoted women’s empowerment.
Building regional regulatory capabilities in Asia and the Pacific requires strong oversight and sustained commitment to strengthening vaccine regulatory systems.
High upfront costs and lack of incentives impede fuel efficiency initiatives in road freight in the Greater Mekong Subregion.
A web-based platform using satellite data and climate scenarios helps urban planners build resilient and livable cities.
Adjust the tax rate in response to inflation and income growth to sustain its potency in discouraging sugar-sweetened beverages consumption.