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A 6th-century underground marvel in Istanbul showcases ancient engineering, sustainable water management, and resilience lessons for modern cities.
A project in Mongolia mobilized ger youth to take an active role in community development.
New ADB data underlines the importance of managing public debt effectively as the region emerges from the pandemic amid global uncertainty.
Investments include water conservation, ecosystem rehabilitation, disaster prevention, and green growth capacity development.
Experience from a hydropower project in Pakistan shows how construction workers’ welfare, which is usually overlooked, can be served better.
Electronics manufacturers are held accountable for the full life cycle of their products but receive incentives for proper disposal.
Regulators should focus on ensuring full corporate disclosure and transparency to protect stakeholders.
Promoting the employment of seniors and improving pension schemes can reduce the economic impact of population aging.
Successful adaptation to older population age structures requires a policy focus on measuring and improving the social value of medical care.
Participatory conservation and ecotourism can help maintain biodiversity while promoting sustainable livelihoods for local communities.