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A toolkit from the Asian Development Bank provides a step-by-step guide on how to create and implement a national emissions trading system.
In Nepal, a project looked at how biochar can improve soil health and crop yields and reduce the importation of carbon-intensive farm inputs.
The Republic of Korea is revitalizing rural centers to improve the quality of life in rural areas.
Banks need to update their business models as competition from fintechs disrupts the supply chain finance market.
One way for the Philippines to close the skills gap is to strengthen the foundations for noncognitive learning.
The solutions in Asia and the Pacific: explore groundwater abstraction options, build efficient water infrastructure, develop better data, and improve water management, particularly for agriculture.
Increasing private sector participation in training can help build employer confidence and prepare graduates for the job market.
The Asian Development Bank has revised its guidelines for project economic analysis, which help ensure investment decisions are based on economic and efficiency considerations.
A Maldivian grassroots initiative focused on empowering communities through inclusivity, resilience, and advocacy for marginalized groups.
In urban areas in the Lao PDR, decentralized solutions prove to be a low-maintenance and environment-friendly way to ensure clean water and sanitation.