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Best practices in WASH initiatives consider the needs, culture, and behaviors of the poor and vulnerable who are most at risk of infectious diseases.
Crises like a pandemic underscore the importance of alternative sources of high-quality and timely data in developing effective measures.
Two of five adults in the Asia and Pacific region are overweight or obese and the costs associated with these conditions undermine economic growth as well as the achievement of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, particularly on health.
Invest in economic sectors that are more likely to generate more productive jobs.
A Korean research project finds the complex partial box girder method as an economically feasible alternative to steel box girders.
As the country reopens, a newly developed macroeconomic model suggests paths forward from the past 3 years of economic disruption.
In the PRC, the successful restoration of the Ma’anshan and Zhihui mining pits showcases innovative business models.
Strengthening primary and preventive care, promoting early disease detection, and reducing health risks can ease the health crisis.
Experience in India shows a gradual and localized approach based on evidence allows for safer reopening of the economy and reduces infection rates.
Market-based instruments offer effective and innovative solutions for reducing water pollution and promoting efficient water use.