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Improving performance, accountability, and financial sustainability of Pakistan’s SOEs is key to building a resilient economy.
The program tackles housing instability among young people by offering affordable public rental units and financial support, enhancing their economic independence.
A new climate-proofed system introduced surface water as the main source of water to conserve diminishing groundwater and reduced saltwater intrusion.
A preliminary study in Sri Lanka provides important insights into mechanistic-empirical pavement thickness and overlay design for roadway networks.
Scale nature-based solutions and align investments with the Global Biodiversity Framework to reverse wetland loss in Asia and the Pacific.
Shaded rest, clean water, and cooling systems safeguard workers from extreme heat while boosting productivity.
Act early, act together, and act wisely—so AI amplifies human aspiration rather than undermines social cohesion and development.
Analysis of geographically granular data is essential to identify vulnerable areas and optimize resource distribution.
Improved integration of disaster risk data, social registries, and delivery systems can strengthen crisis response.
System dynamics modeling can help decision-makers design smarter, data-driven policies for circular development.