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The Yangtze River Protection Law sets a precedent for legislating policies that support the sustainable development and management of rivers.
Experts endorse 10 principles for risk mitigation, which include evacuation plans for medical and quarantine facilities and areas under lockdown.
A regional approach to food policy driven by business and public interests can better protect consumers and suppliers in both domestic and export markets, support scaling up of production, and facilitate market access and Greater Mekong Subregion product branding and marketing.
What is needed: Increased financing, reliable supplies of affordable and effective medicines, improved data from health information systems, stronger implementation of national malaria programs, and leadership that looks beyond the health sector.
Singapore consolidated its various health and care systems to deliver integrated cost-efficient care for its aging population
Smart planning and spending improves public services and raises productivity, attracting more private capital and labor and sustaining growth.
From a policy and economic standpoint, a paid sick leave program for COVID-19 is cost-effective in promoting behaviors that reduce disease spread.
In Kaysone Phomvihane, Lao PDR, good O&M contract management and community support will ensure the sustainability of a new sanitary landfill facility.
The Lab gathers new ideas to encourage more private sector investment for environment-friendly projects in developing countries.
Replacing dispersed coal burning with centralized district heating can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.