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The SARS outbreak in 2003 provides insights on how we can mitigate the health and economic impact of COVID-19.
The World Food Programme uses cash transfers not just to feed the hungry but also to give people purchasing power to buy locally, helping to boost economies.
Proactive government policies and strong institutions help reduce the human and economic costs of COVID-19.
Instead of using diesel generators, remote islands can build a local energy grid that uses hydrogen as a pollution-free alternative.
Using a tablet or smartphone to conduct survey interviews makes it easier and faster to benchmark progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
Close cooperation between civil groups and authorities is needed to make the streets more walkable and safe for pedestrians.
Paving roads with fiber-reinforced asphalt mixture and using a pothole detection technology can help keep roads safe and pothole free.
Higher education institutions are successfully using collaborative models to meet the development challenges of the future.
Entry points for interventions include increasing access to quality seeds and materials, enhancing value chains, and promoting best practices through regional projects.
The basic education and skill set that powered "Factory Asia" needs realignment if Asia is to continue its upward trajectory.