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Well-designed and participatory eco-compensation schemes with proper technical assistance can help small farmers in some of the poorest and most ecologically sensitive areas in the People’s Republic of China.
The global call to accelerate low carbon transition has significant implications for long-term value creation, particularly for funds fueled by oil revenues.
In the Philippines, targeted cash grants to help poor students finish high school could double their potential income and lift them out of chronic poverty.
The secondary education sector can benefit from government support for private schools and vocational schools.
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 collapse of Mongolia’s Soviet-era health system created hardship but catalyzed reforms, strengthening primary care, insurance, and access.
India should create city-level economic visions, integrate master planning with economic goals, and ensure that a business-friendly regulatory environment extends to local levels.
Local governments need a combination of strategic policy reforms and capacity building to effectively perform disaster risk reduction and management functions.
A toolkit from the Asian Development Bank provides a step-by-step guide on how to create and implement a national emissions trading system.
Secure funding sources and allocate resources effectively.