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Bangladesh trained 1.5 million people by linking directly to the real-world needs of employers.
Lessons from Indonesia show young entrepreneurs need mentorship and training, business services and facilities, and post-incubation assistance.
Education technology solutions can help mitigate learning loss and foster resilience in future crises.
Tablet devices and smartphones can be used to improve learning in public schools by providing real-time data on performance of teachers and students.
Proactive integrity checks can improve public trust in law enforcement agencies and advance societal development.
Tax reforms aimed at a 10% reduction in smoking prevalence could reduce the population of smokers by 38.7 million and prevent 11.6 million premature deaths.
Myanmar is putting in place a national safeguards system to better balance rapid economic growth and environmental sustainability.
Singapore is transforming its drainage system into re-naturalized streams and bioswales that enhance urban living.
The Republic of Korea’s Sudokwon Landfill, one of the largest in the world, offers a sustainable model for urban waste management.
Early and strong action mitigates health impact, while recovery measures focus on the long term.