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Establishing centers of excellence can be a fast and cost-effective way for countries and industries to create much-needed specialists.

Asia may have survived the 2008 global economic crisis, but it’s not out of the woods yet. Here are five things the region’s financial systems must address to withstand the next big shock.

Successful adaptation to older population age structures requires a policy focus on measuring and improving the social value of medical care.

Urban cooling with nature-based solutions requires integrated planning, equitable access, community input, and local adaptation for fair, effective results.

Tech startups in agriculture, education, environment, and health have high potential for social impact but need a supportive ecosystem to thrive.

In the Philippines, solutions that respect river dynamics and ecosystem functions were adopted to keep vulnerable communities safe from natural hazards.  

Regular consultations, monitoring, and follow-up measures can help successfully restore the income of project-affected persons.

The SARS outbreak in 2003 provides insights on how we can mitigate the health and economic impact of COVID-19.

In the People's Republic of China, a project is saving enough energy to match the equivalent of building a 107-megawatt power plant.

Prepaid trash bags, container deposit schemes, and semi-aerobic landfills effectively reduce waste in Pacific nations.