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Improving water supply access and sustainability amid environmental challenges requires radical changes in how water resources are developed and delivered.
The Republic of Korea’s Sudokwon Landfill, one of the largest in the world, offers a sustainable model for urban waste management.
In the Republic of Korea, K-water offers smart solutions for managing limited water resources to supply increasing demand in cities.
Water tariff reforms coupled with personnel training, social contracts, and technology updates can make water utilities more efficient.
Early warning is most effective when governance, data, and protocols align, helping health systems act earlier on climate-sensitive risks.
A rural electrification project in Viet Nam built mini-hydropower plants and rehabilitated distribution networks to provide affordable electricity to remote communes.
Banking on a growing digital economy, Viet Nam needs to improve IT connectivity and skills, e-payments, logistics, cybersecurity, and consumer trust.
Business sector engagement is key to the success of a German-supported TVET training offer for skilled workers for the wastewater sector in Viet Nam.
Policy challenges include the shift in financial intermediation away from traditional banks toward digital finance providers.
Japanese firms share best practices and technology in live wire maintenance with Electricity of Viet Nam to improve electric power distribution.