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In the Republic of Korea, K-water offers smart solutions for managing limited water resources to supply increasing demand in cities.
E-payment gateways and streamlined customs clearance processes can promote regional collaboration and economic growth in digital trade.
Regulatory and financial innovations can ensure that microfinance benefits those who need them most.
Field testing in Malaysia and the Philippines shows how modular water treatment systems perform under real coastal water conditions.
Challenges include creating an enabling environment, national and sectoral planning, multiyear assessment of fiscal risks, and gaps in project preparation.
Proactive government policies and strong institutions help reduce the human and economic costs of COVID-19.
Spatial analysis can aid planning and policy design in enhancing the economic impact of regional transport networks in Central Asia.
The Republic of Korea provided vocational training for disabled people in addition to imposing a hiring quota for both public and private employers.
Jobs, education and skills development are needed to help elderly people lead a more stable life and contribute to the economy.
One of the strategies being used to transition to digital banking is to expand the customer base beyond people who use traditional banks.