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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.
Successful adaptation to older population age structures requires a policy focus on measuring and improving the social value of medical care.
Water tariff reforms coupled with personnel training, social contracts, and technology updates can make water utilities more efficient.
A step-by-step guide explains the rationalization process and the key considerations and analytical requirements of each stage.
Disaster risk insurance can help countries in Asia and the Pacific to minimize losses from natural hazards.
The Republic of Korea’s capital city faced and resolved a series of obstacles to constructing a modern public building on a historic site.
A properly functioning market chain and flow of agricultural products are vital to ensuring food and nutrition security amid COVID-19.
In Nepal, a participatory and consensus-based approach proved critical in changing people’s ‘not in my backyard’ attitude toward a municipal project.
Seoul established a quasi-public bus system, restructured routes, created median lanes, built transfer centers, and integrated its fare system to improve service.
Global harmonized digital identities for companies could have a profound impact on trade worldwide.