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Asia may have survived the 2008 global economic crisis, but it’s not out of the woods yet. Here are five things the region’s financial systems must address to withstand the next big shock.

Enhancing long-term care systems entails engaging stakeholders, clarifying roles and responsibilities, and establishing legal and regulatory frameworks.

The keys to success: link education, experience and tourism to create benefits while considering local conditions such as topography and climate.

Major reforms toward a market-based, open economy required extensive public communications to gain public support in the Republic of Korea.

Investing in mental health strengthens human capital, reduces inequality, and drives economic and social gains across sectors.

Targeted financing, regional pooling, and digital solutions can expand access to essential health services across dispersed island populations.

Improved integration of disaster risk data, social registries, and delivery systems can strengthen crisis response.

Regenerative agroforestry can promote decarbonization and biodiversity, while improving coffee farmers’ livelihoods in the Lao PDR.

A new unified framework provides actionable strategies for preventing corruption and fostering transparency in Kazakhstan’s public and private sectors.

Insights gained from natural capital accounting can guide the design of projects and public policies.