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Countries need to adopt new regulations and technologies to counter an estimated $66 million net welfare loss by 2040.
Lanzhou, in the People’s Republic of China, has the world's first bus rapid transit with a split station design allowing buses in the same direction to stop on both sides of the platform, easing travel time.
A two-stage holistic and evidence-based framework provides urban planners a structured and practical guide for making cities healthy and age-inclusive.
Long-term policy framework, regulatory alignment, and smart infrastructure may unlock the region’s digital trade potential.
The program tackles housing instability among young people by offering affordable public rental units and financial support, enhancing their economic independence.
Data integration and analytics, cloud-based staff management, and e-learning can serve as building blocks for modernizing the civil service system.
Protecting and enhancing natural ecosystems and biodiversity can increase resilience in Asia and the Pacific.
The widespread loss of natural ecosystems and biodiversity is much more than a conservation issue; countless lives and livelihoods depend on them.
In Afghanistan, river basin managers work with farmers in ensuring equitable and sustainable irrigation practices to improve yields and livelihoods.
Establish frameworks, leverage digital innovations, and strengthen stakeholder capacity.