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In Maldives, community participation played a key role in the recovery of affected communities after the 2004 tsunami.
AI is disrupting the social sector, enhancing the way basic services are delivered to the public.
Blockchain has the potential to help emerging markets broaden the benefits of rapid growth.
In Sri Lanka, the rural water sector has benefited from the active role of women in management and operations.
Youth can help address noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) by supporting behavior change efforts and initiatives targeted toward encouraging other youth to make healthier choices.
Idling of motor vehicles during wintertime generates greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants, but engine block heaters can lessen the negative impact on the environment.
Ecosystem-based adaptation solutions can reduce vulnerability and build resilience of urban areas to climate change.
Embracing small business banking opportunities, and tackling operational efficiency, data and technology challenges can help Asian banks weather the storm.
The experience of a water utility in Manila shows that dividing a large network into smaller zones improves leak detection and distribution efficiency.
A study shows reducing clearance times at Indonesia's Tanjung Priok port in addition to expanding the port will contribute about 1.1% to gross domestic product.