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Built in 256 BC, the Dujiangyan system harnesses the power of nature to irrigate farmlands and prevent floods in the People’s Republic of China.
Pakistan has worked with the Asian Development Bank and other partners to bring development goals, despite major challenges.
Advanced fertilizers improve soil fertility, reduce nutrient losses and runoff to waterways related to fertilizer use, and enhance nutrient use efficiency.
A study of nighttime luminosity in Sri Lanka shows an uptake of local economic activities in areas connected by a large-scale road project.
The Republic of Korea has been a leader in training government officials to be catalysts of economic development.
Built through strong partnerships, a railway links two ancient Chinese cities, boosts tourism and jobs, and opens a remote province to a wider market.
The experience of the People’s Republic of China shows that beyond economic growth, an adaptive and cooperative approach can help reduce poverty even at hard to reach places.
An integrated, green, and people-centric urban development strategy can help make cities inclusive and sustainable.
This study examines the impediments and gaps that hinder the growth of regional trade and ways to reverse declining trade efficiency.
Significant reforms are needed to improve indirect investment vehicles in real estate in the Republic of Korea.