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In its makeover of a public housing estate, Singapore focused on not only improving the physical infrastructure but also on creating more spaces for community bonding.
Internet-connected “smart” devices can help transform fast-developing cities in Asia and the Pacific into safe and sustainable urban centers.
In the Philippines, a pilot project to rehabilitate the Pasig River built community support around a low-cost waste management system.
Find out how carbon credit financing helped turn a dump site in Mumbai, India into a green landscape.
A program that subsidized medical expenses during a financial crisis provided the opportunity to help build a resilient health system in Mongolia.
A series of reviews or "gateway" assessments by an independent agency helps ensure proper preparation and implementation of infrastructure projects.
Leverage science-based tools, foster collaboration across sectors, build local capacity, and promote global and regional cooperation.
Accurate baseline data can guide policy reforms that leverage the informal recycling sector for cost-effective urban waste management.
In the People’s Republic of China, a leasing program is helping reduce pollution by putting more low-cost, efficient, and clean buses on the road.
A smart management system can improve supply and lower cost with its efficient detection and management of water leaks and overflow.