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In Afghanistan, river basin managers work with farmers in ensuring equitable and sustainable irrigation practices to improve yields and livelihoods.
A water project includes a gender, caste, and minority ethnic strategy to promote the rights of marginalized groups in Nepal.
Advance country preparation and global collaboration are crucial to the efficient, effective, and equitable delivery of the future vaccine.
A new book identifies ways to stimulate Asian economic growth through a shift from traditional industrial policies to indigenous innovation.
Myanmar’s second largest city tackles the challenges of improving and privatizing waste management.
A town in northeastern Thailand studies the viability of converting waste to energy to improve waste disposal.
One of the most populous cities in the Philippines examines ways to make its waste collection system financially sustainable.
A district heating project taps the help of private sector companies to promote higher energy efficiency and lower emissions.
Singapore’s limited land availability did not prevent the National Parks Board from providing open recreational spaces through its Park Connector Network, which converts underused spaces along existing infrastructure into green public spaces that create a sense of openness and livability.
The experience of the People’s Republic of China shows that beyond economic growth, an adaptive and cooperative approach can help reduce poverty even at hard to reach places.