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Successful adaptation to older population age structures requires a policy focus on measuring and improving the social value of medical care.
Develop e-learning resources, curricula that include ‘soft skills,’ and education infrastructure to improve learning in Asia and the Pacific.
In Viet Nam, where the motorcycle is king of the road, convincing the public to support a metro rail project required a strategic communication plan.
In Nepal, a participatory and consensus-based approach proved critical in changing people’s ‘not in my backyard’ attitude toward a municipal project.
A results-driven project is closing the skills gap through sector-wide reforms focused on improving technical and vocational education and training.
Establish an internal risk management system, implement concrete strategies, enhance governance structure, and strengthen information disclosure.
The World Food Programme uses cash transfers not just to feed the hungry but also to give people purchasing power to buy locally, helping to boost economies.
In the Republic of Korea, there is a need for a consolidated database to provide timely market information on self-employed workers by region and business sector.
Analysis using a multidimensional index suggests that regional integration boosts growth and reduces poverty, beyond the usual effect of trade openness.
Aligning strategies, incentives, and activities can drive lasting, sector-wide change.