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One of the strategies being used to transition to digital banking is to expand the customer base beyond people who use traditional banks.
Indonesia could reduce the impact of a prolonged El Niño by easing food import restrictions and strengthening social protection and food security.
Two of five adults in the Asia and Pacific region are overweight or obese and the costs associated with these conditions undermine economic growth as well as the achievement of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, particularly on health.
Effective plastic waste management in Southeast Asia depends on strong data governance frameworks that are practical, inclusive, and enforceable.
The CAREC transport corridors present reliable alternatives to maritime chokepoints, especially for shorter distances and time-sensitive goods.
The Lao PDR is using gender, disability, and inclusion data to design better, more targeted public services.
In Mongolia, community revolving funds helped poor households develop tourism goods and services aligned with biodiversity conservation.
Efforts focused on revegetation, grazing ban, hydrological connection, and community engagement to restore the wetland ecosystems, boost carbon sequestration, and improve livelihood.
By focusing on youth, infrastructure, and human capital, the country can create sustainable growth through strategic investments and regional partnerships.
The National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2035 emphasizes nature-based solutions, a region-specific approach, and climate-resilient investments.