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Crises like a pandemic underscore the importance of alternative sources of high-quality and timely data in developing effective measures.
Nepal has made it easier to move goods across borders by updating customs software, constructing a new inland clearance depot, and rehabilitating border access roads.
The SARS outbreak in 2003 provides insights on how we can mitigate the health and economic impact of COVID-19.
Major reforms toward a market-based, open economy required extensive public communications to gain public support in the Republic of Korea.
A study looks at the costs of overloading and how improved policies and enforcement can give an economic boost to Mekong countries.
From frontline workers to community-based care, countries are finding practical ways to expand support for maternal mental health.
A pilot in Viet Nam found warm mix asphalt reduced emissions while maintaining pavement performance.
Senior care in the PRC and the region must be treated as an economic investment—integrated, digitally enabled, and open to private capital.
Climate-resilient food systems and improved access to nutritious diets can strengthen food security and health outcomes in Kiribati.
Targeted financing, regional pooling, and digital solutions can expand access to essential health services across dispersed island populations.