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High upfront costs and lack of incentives impede fuel efficiency initiatives in road freight in the Greater Mekong Subregion.
Mobilizing private capital for the water sector requires a strong regulatory environment, sound risk management, and financial sustainability.
A study looks at the costs of overloading and how improved policies and enforcement can give an economic boost to Mekong countries.
In the People's Republic of China, Yichang city is building a sustainable urban transport system with a bus rapid transit corridor as its backbone.
An urban housing project in India is using carefully sequenced interventions to help climate-vulnerable households relocate to safe areas and sustainably rebuild their lives.
The Republic of Korea is testing drone technology in a variety of applications, including construction, agriculture, health care, and law enforcement.
The use of unique identification in health systems is improving the quality of health care, cutting costs, and decreasing fraud.
In Australia, the private sector is working with regulators to maximize the benefits of blockchain technology and minimize its risks.
Community involvement in planning, operation, and maintenance has been key to the successful provision of water and sanitation services for more than 700,000 people living in remote and poor regions in Nepal.
Shifting waste responsibility to producers is a powerful approach for reducing plastic waste and fostering a circular economy.