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Tablet devices and smartphones can be used to improve learning in public schools by providing real-time data on performance of teachers and students.
A “polluters pay” policy helps Seoul reduce household waste going to the landfill by 90% and waste generated by the city by 40%.
Surveyed developing member countries have priorities aligned with the environmental dimensions of the Sustainable Development Goals but need to take steps to overcome barriers and achieve their targets.
An ADB-supported project in Kolkata awarded flat titles to women as a mechanism to promote women's rights.
Singapore’s biophilic public hospital was built by rehabilitating and incorporating a nearby stormwater collection pond to create a waterfront healing space popular with patients and nearby residents alike.
Research shows university entrepreneurship programs positively impact startup performance but may not increase overall entrepreneurship rates.
Light detection and ranging (LIDAR) technology can be a game changer for managing irrigation networks and raising agriculture productivity in Indonesia.
Spatial analysis can aid planning and policy design in enhancing the economic impact of regional transport networks in Central Asia.
Replacing an old barrage with advanced technology vastly improved water and flood control, connectivity, and access to essential social services.
Increasing disaster risks in developing countries call for strategic planning and investments in resilient and low-carbon infrastructure.