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A study of nighttime luminosity in Sri Lanka shows an uptake of local economic activities in areas connected by a large-scale road project.
Pakistan has worked with the Asian Development Bank and other partners to bring development goals, despite major challenges.
A Maldivian grassroots initiative focused on empowering communities through inclusivity, resilience, and advocacy for marginalized groups.
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.
Progressive urban governance and planning reforms are required for cities to deliver the economic and social benefits of urbanization.
The Republic of Korea has been a leader in training government officials to be catalysts of economic development.
A smart, distributed district energy system uses multiple clean energy sources and real-time demand response technology to cut emissions and save energy.
In the People’s Republic of China, biogas plants supply electricity to livestock farms using their wastes and produce organic fertilizer for eco-farming.
Online training of caregivers using a popular mobile app and a digital monitoring and assessment platform help improve the quality of services.
Built through strong partnerships, a railway links two ancient Chinese cities, boosts tourism and jobs, and opens a remote province to a wider market.