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The Kochi Water Metro is an example of how inland waterway transport can not only improve commuting but also contribute to climate goals.
A project in Chaonan district in the People’s Republic China shows how to improve services in rural areas and small towns with scarce water resources.
Adopting a digital billing system can help improve the efficiency and sustainability of water services in Cambodia.
A study of nighttime luminosity in Sri Lanka shows an uptake of local economic activities in areas connected by a large-scale road project.
Experience from other countries shows online business registries are transparent and easy to use, encouraging enterprises to formalize their business.
Tapping the potential of MOOCs in training statisticians on tablet-based data collection yields promising results.
Public spaces help revitalize a city’s environment, culture, tourism, and economy.
Knowledge of a startup’s technology, human resources, marketability, and growth potential lowers the risks of venture capital investments.
In Bangladesh, improvements in rural roads and markets paved the way for women’s empowerment.
Bhutan has achieved high rates of economic growth and poverty reduction by taking a holistic approach to development that includes the personal happiness of its citizens