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In Afghanistan, river basin managers work with farmers in ensuring equitable and sustainable irrigation practices to improve yields and livelihoods.
The Green Freight Initiative in the Greater Mekong Subregion is improving fuel efficiency and reducing costs and emissions of trucking companies.
Regional cooperation helps countries learn faster, share solutions, and scale effective action.
An analysis of excess capacity in the People's Republic of China looks at the factors that contributed to overinvestment in manufacturing.
From frontline workers to community-based care, countries are finding practical ways to expand support for maternal mental health.
Investment facilitation, stronger grids, financing systems, and delivery capacity can help turn renewable potential into investments.
Strengthening leadership pathways, workplace reforms, and training can help address barriers to women’s rise to senior health roles.
Improved integration of disaster risk data, social registries, and delivery systems can strengthen crisis response.
Maternal health gains require engaging private providers in quality frameworks that embed accountability, equity, and consistent standards.
Child-led research in Nepal reveals rising online risks, urging stronger protection, mental health support, and child-friendly digital policies.