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A sound governance framework, supported by qualitative and quantitative value for money analysis, maximizes benefits from infrastructure investments. 

Replacing an old barrage with advanced technology vastly improved water and flood control, connectivity, and access to essential social services.

The Yangtze River Protection Law sets a precedent for legislating policies that support the sustainable development and management of rivers.

Growing imbalances across regions call for localized development strategies as the country moves toward economic diversification.

Promoting the employment of seniors and improving pension schemes can reduce the economic impact of population aging.  

Enhancing transport and trade linkages between and across the countries in the Bay of Bengal region requires a strategic master plan.

Large-scale and youth-targeted government policies can mitigate the short- and long-term impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on youth employment in Asia.

Local government can enhance the developmental impact of remittances, increase migrants’ capacities, and support their communities.

In the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, an urban water project helped women to become water engineers through scholarships, training, and mentoring.

Design projects with high economic impact and share dividends with investors and communities through hometown investment funds, land trusts, and other instruments.