Adopt a risk-based and phased approach toward recovery and enhance public–private collaboration to ensure safe and seamless travel.

Early and strong action mitigates health impact, while recovery measures focus on the long term.

The Republic of Korea is taking a multi-faceted approach to protecting public health and cushioning the impact of COVID-19 on the economy.

In Nepal, a participatory and consensus-based approach proved critical in changing people’s ‘not in my backyard’ attitude toward a municipal project.

Implementation of a health and safety plan based on international best practices can protect workers and communities from COVID-19 infection.

To prevent the emergence of a new pandemic, monitoring of pathogens must be supported by socioeconomic solutions that protect biodiversity.

Timor-Leste can give its coffee industry a push by tapping into the niche market of high-quality, premium coffee.

Raise the efficiency of public procurement and land and labor markets to boost productivity, and address growth constraints on agriculture and tourism.

Timor-Leste can improve its business environment by focusing on investment promotion efforts, strengthening investment facilitation, and using a more problem-driven approach.

This piece highlights how trade integration and investments in connectivity can help Timor-Leste to achieve its goal of sustainable and inclusive development.