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Here’s what worked and what didn’t for Asian Development Bank’s first regional technical assistance on innovation.
Improvements in pipeline infrastructure and better customer metering led to significant nonrevenue water reduction and an increase in revenue.
Early and strong action mitigates health impact, while recovery measures focus on the long term.
Bhutan has achieved high rates of economic growth and poverty reduction by taking a holistic approach to development that includes the personal happiness of its citizens
Innovative fiscal policies aim to tackle noncommunicable diseases while unlocking new sources of sustainable public financing.
The convergence of national capability formation, institutional capacity building, and regional cooperation can expand human potential.
Effective plastic waste management in Southeast Asia depends on strong data governance frameworks that are practical, inclusive, and enforceable.
Singapore is transforming its drainage system into re-naturalized streams and bioswales that enhance urban living.
The Republic of Korea’s Sudokwon Landfill, one of the largest in the world, offers a sustainable model for urban waste management.
Strong stakeholder support for sustainable disposal methods can improve solid waste management in Bangladesh.