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Guangzhou's Donghaochong Greenway is one of the best examples in the People's Republic of China for improving public space and mobility in a highly populated city.
Lanzhou, in the People’s Republic of China, has the world's first bus rapid transit with a split station design allowing buses in the same direction to stop on both sides of the platform, easing travel time.
Find out why Guangzhou Bus Rapid Transit, Asia's first gold-standard BRT, performs better than most metro systems in the world.
East Asia needs to shift toward a model of economic growth focused on low carbon emissions and more efficient use of resources.
In the Philippines, targeted cash grants to help poor students finish high school could double their potential income and lift them out of chronic poverty.
The secondary education sector can benefit from government support for private schools and vocational schools.
Long-term policy framework, regulatory alignment, and smart infrastructure may unlock the region’s digital trade potential.
Better transport infrastructure and digitized border clearance procedures are essential to boost regional trade through rapid cargo movement.
Warning systems and other measures will help save lives, protect biodiversity, and reduce rail service disruptions.
Many transport projects include specific measures to prevent HIV/AIDS among migrant construction workers.