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A climate-resilient, participatory capacity-building program empowers local agencies and enhances water security in Nusantara, Indonesia.
ADB’s Triple A initiative empowers atoll nations to tackle climate change and secure a resilient future through transformational adaptation strategies.
For best results, train the teachers, involve private companies, and share best practices with other school systems.
The solutions in Asia and the Pacific: explore groundwater abstraction options, build efficient water infrastructure, develop better data, and improve water management, particularly for agriculture.
The basic education and skill set that powered "Factory Asia" needs realignment if Asia is to continue its upward trajectory.
In Bangladesh, access and use of high-quality primary health care facilities are being improved, particularly for women and girls.
Challenges include creating an enabling environment, national and sectoral planning, multiyear assessment of fiscal risks, and gaps in project preparation.
The region needs integrated and holistic policies to push an ambitious agenda that requires capital, innovation, and new business models and mindsets.
Shaded rest, clean water, and cooling systems safeguard workers from extreme heat while boosting productivity.
Implement supportive policies, encourage merchant adoption, and integrate digital payments into public services.