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The widespread adoption of water-saving technologies, such as alternate wetting and drying, is crucial to ensure the long-term sustainability of Pakistan's rice sector.
Multilateral development banks can amplify youth-led impact through innovative engagement methods.
Invest in responsible, data-driven AI adoption backed by strong governance, pilot testing, and cross-sector collaboration.
A public–private partnership project in the People's Republic of China improved farmers’ production and income by building an integrated smart irrigation system.
The collapse of Mongolia’s Soviet-era health system created hardship but catalyzed reforms, strengthening primary care, insurance, and access.
Valuation approaches include cost-based, revealed preference, stated preference, and benefit transfer.
Without proper valuation, natural assets’ scarcity remains economically invisible, leading to their exploitation for short-term gains.
Effective resettlement begins with keeping people at the heart of planning and decision-making.
Investments must focus on diverse vaccine platforms, capacity building, and collaborative networks.
Building regional regulatory capabilities in Asia and the Pacific requires strong oversight and sustained commitment to strengthening vaccine regulatory systems.