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Here is what works: quotas, training, skills matching, mobility, and childcare leave policies.
Response, recovery, and adaptation measures ensure the safety of commuters and make transport systems resilient to COVID-19 and future disasters.
Regional cooperation is vital for the protection and preservation of the world’s marine ecosystems.
In the People’s Republic of China, a leasing program is helping reduce pollution by putting more low-cost, efficient, and clean buses on the road.
In the highly competitive Korean market, policy makers need to adjust performance indicators and incentives to encourage banks to increase technology financing.
The Republic of Korea tackles the challenge of revitalizing old neighborhoods while preventing the side effects associated with gentrification.
Water tariff reforms coupled with personnel training, social contracts, and technology updates can make water utilities more efficient.
Singapore revives the Bras Basah and Bugis neighborhoods through a 20-year master plan that prioritizes pedestrians and promotes a vibrant street life.
Gaps in response funding immediately after disaster can now be addressed through a new form of insurance.
Embracing small business banking opportunities, and tackling operational efficiency, data and technology challenges can help Asian banks weather the storm.