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The experience of a water utility in Manila shows that dividing a large network into smaller zones improves leak detection and distribution efficiency.
Blockchain is transforming financial transactions—with far-reaching implications for the unbanked.
Inclusive digitalization involves expanding ICT access, adopting user-centric digital designs, and promoting digital literacy.
A Korean firm develops a low-maintenance flowmeter that can measure a wide variation of sewage flow rates to improve efficiency and prevent flooding.
Lanzhou, in the People’s Republic of China, has the world's first bus rapid transit with a split station design allowing buses in the same direction to stop on both sides of the platform, easing travel time.
A data-driven “smart” system can help water utilities to reduce losses from unaccounted-for-water more efficiently and improve service delivery.
Invest in responsible, data-driven AI adoption backed by strong governance, pilot testing, and cross-sector collaboration.
Establish frameworks, leverage digital innovations, and strengthen stakeholder capacity.
Protecting and enhancing natural ecosystems and biodiversity can increase resilience in Asia and the Pacific.
Analysis of geographically granular data is essential to identify vulnerable areas and optimize resource distribution.