Buriram: The Economics of Refuse Derived Fuel Production A town in northeastern Thailand studies the viability of converting waste to energy to improve waste disposal.
Mahasarakham: Privatizing Landfill Operations A town in northeast Thailand looks into the feasibility of a design-build-operate scheme for developing a controlled landfill site.
Quezon City: Making Waste Management a Rewarding Investment One of the most populous cities in the Philippines examines ways to make its waste collection system financially sustainable.
Sorsogon City: Options for Developing a New Landfill Sorsogon City in the Philippines is investigating options for upgrading its open dumpsites to a properly managed landfill.
An Action Plan for Green Growth Viet Nam's Vinh Yen City is a model for urban planners and policymakers seeking a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable city.
A Dynamic Approach to Urban Development In Thailand, subsidies, housing grants, educational programs and the leveraging of economies of scale are being used to benefit poor urban dwellers.
How to Jumpstart the Cities that Drive Asian Economic Growth Governments need the right mix of policies and projects to reap the benefits of urban growth.
Balanced Development of Secondary Cities Key to Overcoming Urban Challenges Asia's rapid urbanization requires the balanced and holistic development of second-tier cities and towns to release pressure from congested megacities.
A Path to Sustainable Urban Development Hue City in Viet Nam rolled out an action plan for urban development that targets environmental protection, improved livability, and new economic opportunities.
Ecotowns Explained At-risk municipalities in the Philippines take the green growth path by building climate change-resilient ecotowns.