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 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.

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.

Rapid and low-risk prototyping of solutions to problems promotes innovative and cost-effective approaches to urban development.