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In the Republic of Korea, modular homes assembled like LEGO units are being developed as a response to the growing need for small to mid-size housing.

Secondary cities in Asia, Africa, and Latin America have an opportunity to avoid gridlocked growth patterns and to integrate sustainable energy and transport solutions.

Paving roads with fiber-reinforced asphalt mixture and using a pothole detection technology can help keep roads safe and pothole free.

There is a quicker and more economical way to survey 160,000 road information. 

A digital application has helped reduce marine plastic leakage by improving municipal solid waste collection.

Using resource-saving technology, new rice varieties, and intercropping of vegetables improve yields and income in Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Nepal.

In Thailand, subsidies, housing grants, educational programs and the leveraging of economies of scale are being used to benefit poor urban dwellers.

Policy challenges include the shift in financial intermediation away from traditional banks toward digital finance providers.

The keys to success: link education, experience and tourism to create benefits while considering local conditions such as topography and climate.

Resilient health systems, early warning tools, and community safeguards can reduce chronic heat risks and protect vulnerable populations.