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Built in 256 BC, the Dujiangyan system harnesses the power of nature to irrigate farmlands and prevent floods in the People’s Republic of China.
A new regional platform will connect countries to transform shared experiences into action, advancing inclusive, sustainable health reforms.
Structured health assessments guide countries in strengthening climate-ready services, improving infrastructure, and reducing vulnerability across sectors.
Modernized facilities and customs reform cut the passage time by over 50% at the busy border crossing in Uzbekistan.
Develop e-learning resources, curricula that include ‘soft skills,’ and education infrastructure to improve learning in Asia and the Pacific.
A fintech company uses blockchain technology and digital IDs to help ensure that aid reaches the right person at the right time.
The 2024 ProFIT Survey highlights the need to simplify business registration, expand SME financing, and align skills training with market demand.
In Kazakhstan, infection among workers at a road upgrading project was avoided because good occupational safety and health measures were in place.
De-risking investments in high-impact, green technologies enabled the large-scale demonstration of energy-efficient production and emission reduction retrofits.
Proper design of policy incentives and the right mix of recycling, incineration, and other waste management methods through integrated planning can help protect public health and the environment in a sustainable way.