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As Sri Lanka’s population ages, many older people in remote hill villages are being left without adequate support, services, or income security.
Act early, act together, and act wisely—so AI amplifies human aspiration rather than undermines social cohesion and development.
In the Republic of Korea, modular homes assembled like LEGO units are being developed as a response to the growing need for small to mid-size housing.
The pandemic has called attention to the health and financial well-being of older persons.
Senior care in the PRC and the region must be treated as an economic investment—integrated, digitally enabled, and open to private capital.
Health PPPs have helped bridge critical gaps in India and Uzbekistan, offering valuable lessons for designing PPP projects.
Lessons from Indonesia show young entrepreneurs need mentorship and training, business services and facilities, and post-incubation assistance.
Large-scale and youth-targeted government policies can mitigate the short- and long-term impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on youth employment in Asia.
The Asian Development Bank shares its experience in reducing its carbon footprint by implementing a rooftop solar photovoltaic system at its headquarters in metropolitan Manila.
Safer infrastructure and robust post-crash care can save lives, prevent long-term disabilities, and support recovery.