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Safer infrastructure and robust post-crash care can save lives, prevent long-term disabilities, and support recovery.
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 large-scale, grid-connected battery energy storage system will help Pakistan regulate its power supply and integrate renewable energy into the grid.
Digital finance offers the potential to reach underserved groups, but it is vital to first understand the needs of this segment.
Banks need to update their business models as competition from fintechs disrupts the supply chain finance market.
Growing imbalances across regions call for localized development strategies as the country moves toward economic diversification.
Enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of small businesses requires sustained reforms that include digitalization and innovation.
Sustainable energy is about more than renewables. Challenges will remain in financing and maintaining energy systems, even after the clean-energy transition is complete.
In Sri Lanka, the rural water sector has benefited from the active role of women in management and operations.
Map subsidies’ impact on climate efforts in Asia and the Pacific and strategize carbon pricing to guide reforms.