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Myanmar has taken steps to improve its education sector to advance inclusive growth and reduce poverty.
The experience of the People’s Republic of China shows that beyond economic growth, an adaptive and cooperative approach can help reduce poverty even at hard to reach places.
Youth can help address noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) by supporting behavior change efforts and initiatives targeted toward encouraging other youth to make healthier choices.
Promotes collaboration in pivotal sectors collectively responsible for over 60% of global emissions.
The Kochi Water Metro is an example of how inland waterway transport can not only improve commuting but also contribute to climate goals.
Feasibility assessments, demand forecasting, and direct public investments in manufacturing facilities support sustainable vaccine manufacturing.
New technologies, including APIs and SDMX, are revolutionizing data collection and sharing, reducing the data gap in Asia and the Pacific.
Less developed countries can take advantage of increased talent flows in the region in expanding their “brain network.”
Instead of recapturing the tourism of the pre-pandemic era, countries should strive to create a new kind of tourism that is more closely aligned to the SDGs.
Urban cooling with nature-based solutions requires integrated planning, equitable access, community input, and local adaptation for fair, effective results.