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A public–private partnership project in the People's Republic of China improved farmers’ production and income by building an integrated smart irrigation system.
A “polluters pay” policy helps Seoul reduce household waste going to the landfill by 90% and waste generated by the city by 40%.
It is necessary to redesign private pension management fee schemes so companies have incentives to compete and develop better products.
Building regional regulatory capabilities in Asia and the Pacific requires strong oversight and sustained commitment to strengthening vaccine regulatory systems.
Understanding the logic flow of project assessment helps improve environmental categorization, assessment, and management of projects.
A better understanding of environmental standards—their differences and implications—can help developing countries better safeguard the environment.
India should create city-level economic visions, integrate master planning with economic goals, and ensure that a business-friendly regulatory environment extends to local levels.
An enabling environment and strong governance lead to better socioeconomic outcomes.
In the Greater Mekong Subregion, environmental assessment for livestock value chains projects helps avoid, minimize, and mitigate environmental, health, and safety risks.
Without proper valuation, natural assets’ scarcity remains economically invisible, leading to their exploitation for short-term gains.