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Malaysia has made outstanding progress in reducing extreme monetary poverty.
The internet has shown a great advantage in the integration, transformation, and upgrading of the People’s Republic of China’s rural economy, especially in the agriculture industry chain.
Digital technology is a game changer in reducing remittance costs between overseas workers and developing countries in Asia.
A district heating project taps the help of private sector companies to promote higher energy efficiency and lower emissions.
In Kazakhstan, infection among workers at a road upgrading project was avoided because good occupational safety and health measures were in place.
In the Republic of Korea, modular homes assembled like LEGO units are being developed as a response to the growing need for small to mid-size housing.
Tailored development approaches are the key to improving livelihoods and resilience in small islands states and countries affected by fragility or conflict.
Nuku'alofa, the capital of Tonga, is transforming into a resilient, disaster-ready urban center designed to withstand the impacts of climate change.
Challenges include creating an enabling environment, national and sectoral planning, multiyear assessment of fiscal risks, and gaps in project preparation.
Consultations with stakeholders helped create a well-rounded sustainable and consumption action plan with broad support.