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Curitiba, Brazil pioneered the use of bus rapid transit and paved the way for other countries in Latin America and around the world.
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.
The Islamic Development Bank shares its experience in microfinance and group value chain financing to improve access to credit in rural areas.
The Republic of Korea’s Sudokwon Landfill, one of the largest in the world, offers a sustainable model for urban waste management.
Singapore built an offshore landfill on Pulau Semakau primarily for waste management, but it also ensured that marine life would thrive and it could serve as a public park.
In the Philippines, a pilot project to rehabilitate the Pasig River built community support around a low-cost waste management system.
A comprehensive data dashboard helps Seoul’s leaders make strategic and timely decisions.
A pilot project helps Xi’an in the People’s Republic of China hurdle mobility and environmental problems through multimodal and smart transport solutions.
A structured development approach is helping create a sustainable pool of highly qualified eldercare professionals in the People’s Republic of China.
In some parts of Africa, there is a bold and direct dialogue between the private and public sector in health care.