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Azerbaijan has leveraged its vast energy resources to elevate the country to upper middle-income status.
Shifting waste responsibility to producers is a powerful approach for reducing plastic waste and fostering a circular economy.
Accurate baseline data can guide policy reforms that leverage the informal recycling sector for cost-effective urban waste management.
Effective plastic waste management in Southeast Asia depends on strong data governance frameworks that are practical, inclusive, and enforceable.
An ADB-supported project in Kolkata awarded flat titles to women as a mechanism to promote women's rights.
Seoul conducted stabilization work to cover the garbage, and restored Nanjido into a nature sanctuary now enjoyed by millions of visitors.
The Republic of Korea is testing drone technology in a variety of applications, including construction, agriculture, health care, and law enforcement.
Safer infrastructure and robust post-crash care can save lives, prevent long-term disabilities, and support recovery.
Trust-based frameworks safeguard vulnerable people while ensuring their assets support care and quality of life.
Nature-based solutions offer multiple co-benefits and are implementable at community scale.