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This piece answers how civil society organizations can collaborate with ADB in its efforts to effectively and sustainably reduce poverty.
A town in northeast Thailand looks into the feasibility of a design-build-operate scheme for developing a controlled landfill site.
Indonesia’s first returnable and reusable packaging system is plugging the plastic waste and altering consumers’ consumption behavior.
New digital technologies are a game changer for financial inclusion in Asia, opening up access to financial services for all sectors of society, and in the process helping dispel myths about financial inclusion.
The Kochi Water Metro is an example of how inland waterway transport can not only improve commuting but also contribute to climate goals.
The Republic of Korea provided vocational training for disabled people in addition to imposing a hiring quota for both public and private employers.
Creating a market for green business requires policies that help businesses make or save money from environmental compliance.
With foreign aid assistance, the mobilization of nongovernment organizations, the community, and other key stakeholders, the government of the Republic of Korea was able to implement policies for a successful country-wide reforestation program.
Asia needs to mobilize private capital to bankroll its transition to an environmentally sustainable future.
Strategies include smart enforcement, presumptive taxes, digital tools, sector-specific reforms, and incentives tied to formalization benefits.