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Drones have the potential to maximize development impact through data acquisition, processing, and management for projects.
Internet-connected “smart” devices can help transform fast-developing cities in Asia and the Pacific into safe and sustainable urban centers.
The Republic of Korea’s Sudokwon Landfill, one of the largest in the world, offers a sustainable model for urban waste management.
In the Republic of Korea, K-water offers smart solutions for managing limited water resources to supply increasing demand in cities.
In Bhutan, aviation safety and efficiency are improving due to strong policies and institutions, together with modern infrastructure and technology.
The People's Republic of China is experimenting with incentive-based mechanisms to resolve challenges in managing its trans-provincial watersheds.
Make it easier and profitable for commercial operators to develop shipping routes to remote areas.
Taking a risk-management approach to large-scale projects involves investing in project preparation and attending to stakeholders’ concerns early, such as land and resettlement issues.
For best results, train the teachers, involve private companies, and share best practices with other school systems.
Success lies in industry links, technology, skills development, new modes of education delivery, and school-to-work transition programs.