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Residents in Thimphu contributed part of their land for urban infrastructure and services to support the growth of their city.
Rather than leveling an existing forest to build a new business park, JTC Corporation adopted an ecologically sensitive approach that retained the natural elements, thereby creating an environment where both businesses and biodiversity could thrive.
Statisticians use satellite images of Earth’s night lights to measure social and economic activity.
The principle of reciprocity in multilateral trade negotiations can unlock benefits to developing countries.
Singapore revives the Bras Basah and Bugis neighborhoods through a 20-year master plan that prioritizes pedestrians and promotes a vibrant street life.
In a world of disruptive changes, Asian countries need to rethink education and skills training to build a resilient and agile workforce.
The lessons learned by the Asian Development Bank, which was one of the last organizations to leave Afghanistan[1] in 1980 and one of the first to return in 2002.
Transport is a key development priority for Solomon Islands, with its population scattered across more than 900 small islands.
Asia's rapid urbanization requires the balanced and holistic development of second-tier cities and towns to release pressure from congested megacities.
Human, animal, plant, and ecological health challenges are all interconnected; solutions should be too.