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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.
Lessons from Greater Mekong Subregion countries can help efforts to develop premium markets for Kazakhstan’s halal lamb meat and Mongolia’s camel wool.
Establish frameworks, leverage digital innovations, and strengthen stakeholder capacity.
Digital technology is a game changer in reducing remittance costs between overseas workers and developing countries in Asia.
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.
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.
Regional cooperation and improved data practices can help address the challenge of plastic pollution more effectively.
A tech startup in Australia is piloting the use of blockchain in ensuring traceability, provenance, and authentication in the supply chain.