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Asia’s cities need innovative solutions to manage increasing volumes of waste.
Replacing dispersed coal burning with centralized district heating can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.
Disaster risk insurance can help countries in Asia and the Pacific to minimize losses from natural hazards.
A series of reviews or "gateway" assessments by an independent agency helps ensure proper preparation and implementation of infrastructure projects.
The SARS outbreak in 2003 provides insights on how we can mitigate the health and economic impact of COVID-19.
Design a framework that minimizes extra-contractual renegotiations and upholds prudence and transparency.
Challenges include creating an enabling environment, national and sectoral planning, multiyear assessment of fiscal risks, and gaps in project preparation.
Countries in Asia and the Pacific must use tax incentives sparingly, embed them into law, and reinforce their overall investment environment.
Consultations with stakeholders helped create a well-rounded sustainable and consumption action plan with broad support.
The Republic of Korea has been a leader in training government officials to be catalysts of economic development.