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The convergence of national capability formation, institutional capacity building, and regional cooperation can expand human potential.
In Thailand, subsidies, housing grants, educational programs and the leveraging of economies of scale are being used to benefit poor urban dwellers.
Savvy project management accelerates construction of a 75 km railway in war-torn Afghanistan.
Internet-connected “smart” devices can help transform fast-developing cities in Asia and the Pacific into safe and sustainable urban centers.
The program tackles housing instability among young people by offering affordable public rental units and financial support, enhancing their economic independence.
Companies and governments are devising strategies for how to manage the personal information of users of online services.
Early warning is most effective when governance, data, and protocols align, helping health systems act earlier on climate-sensitive risks.
Using resource-saving technology, new rice varieties, and intercropping of vegetables improve yields and income in Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Nepal.
In Pakistan, basmati rice farmers are adopting direct seeding technology to improve farm efficiency and yield.
Two Philippine-based technical and vocational education training centers are showing what’s needed to align the skills of workers with the needs of modern automakers.