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Policymakers should focus on long-term strategic plans such as zoning of territories based on potential water sources when designing water and sanitation solutions for communities.
In the People’s Republic of China, a study shows pension income in rural areas improves economic independence and health of older people.
This piece highlights the investments needed to overcome different agricultural challenges to meet growing food demand in the region.
In Seoul, 90% of landfill-bound wastes were instead used to produce energy enough to heat 518,000 households.
Well-designed and participatory eco-compensation schemes with proper technical assistance can help small farmers in some of the poorest and most ecologically sensitive areas in the People’s Republic of China.
E-commerce and Xinjiang’s free trade zone expand options for SMEs in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyz Republic.
Increased road crashes linked to motorcycles call for improving policies on their use for public transport and logistics.
Accurate baseline data can guide policy reforms that leverage the informal recycling sector for cost-effective urban waste management.
This study suggests policy actions for the Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan based on the export potential of selected fruits and nuts.
This study examines the impediments and gaps that hinder the growth of regional trade and ways to reverse declining trade efficiency.