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A context-sensitive approach in Myanmar is helping to avoid negative impacts and maximize positive results of development projects and programs.
Investments include water conservation, ecosystem rehabilitation, disaster prevention, and green growth capacity development.
In South Asia, stakeholders worked together to enhance integrated water resources management in mountainous river basins prone to precipitation extremes.
Digital financial services like mobile money can reduce transfer prices and improve transparency, efficiency, and access.
Harmonization of transportation and customs policies will boost the corridor’s potential as an alternative trade route between Asia and Europe.
In the Philippines, a pilot project to rehabilitate the Pasig River built community support around a low-cost waste management system.
Providing a lifeline to workers and businesses most affected by the COVID-19 crisis calls for innovative solutions, such as digital money transfers.
In Bangladesh, access and use of high-quality primary health care facilities are being improved, particularly for women and girls.
Adopt a risk-based and phased approach toward recovery and enhance public–private collaboration to ensure safe and seamless travel.
The Republic of Korea is taking a multi-faceted approach to protecting public health and cushioning the impact of COVID-19 on the economy.