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East Asia needs to shift toward a model of economic growth focused on low carbon emissions and more efficient use of resources.

Creating an enabling environment for financial technology and innovation and building public trust are key to encouraging more people to bank.

Singapore’s limited land availability did not prevent the National Parks Board from providing open recreational spaces through its Park Connector Network, which converts underused spaces along existing infrastructure into green public spaces that create a sense of openness and livability.

Singapore built an offshore landfill on Pulau Semakau primarily for waste management, but it also ensured that marine life would thrive and it could serve as a public park.

Policymakers should focus on long-term strategic plans such as zoning of territories based on potential water sources when designing water and sanitation solutions for communities.

To ensure water security, Singapore has diversified water supply over the last five decades and actively promoted water conservation.

Southeast Asia’s digital transformation is underway but the region still faces barriers to growing its digital economy.

Singapore halted demolition of an old industrial building within a high-tech business park and repurposed it into a vibrant start-up cluster.

Singapore is making buildings and living and work spaces accessible to all. 

Social protection spending and coverage are increasing, yet some countries continue to favor the nonpoor over the poor, and men over women.