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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.
Safer infrastructure and robust post-crash care can save lives, prevent long-term disabilities, and support recovery.
A hackathon in Nepal nurtured innovative tech solutions to improve sanitation practices in the country.
The pandemic has called attention to the health and financial well-being of older persons.
A combination of factors, including having savvy leaders, strategic planning, and key collaborations, has helped four Asian universities rise up the league table.
As the country reopens, a newly developed macroeconomic model suggests paths forward from the past 3 years of economic disruption.
A new climate-proofed system introduced surface water as the main source of water to conserve diminishing groundwater and reduced saltwater intrusion.
A study of four countries shows vulnerable businesses need cash flow support primarily, including low or no-interest loans.
Policy reforms critical to building resilience include revamping teacher training and improving quality, relevance, and inclusion in the education sector.
Increase production and consumption of renewables to improve energy security and to also lower emissions per capita and carbon intensity.