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Improving access to water and sanitation requires not just investing in infrastructure but also policies that ensure the sustainability of services.
Advances in technology are making more jobs obsolete, which means workers need skills to adapt quickly to changes in the workplace.
Singapore’s biophilic public hospital was built by rehabilitating and incorporating a nearby stormwater collection pond to create a waterfront healing space popular with patients and nearby residents alike.
Governments need the right mix of policies and projects to reap the benefits of urban growth.
In the Philippines, a pilot project to rehabilitate the Pasig River built community support around a low-cost waste management system.
While remittances from migrant workers continue to increase, they can only fuel economic growth if they enter the formal financial system and be channeled into productive investments.
East Asia needs to shift toward a model of economic growth focused on low carbon emissions and more efficient use of resources.
A centralized platform that promotes data sharing and visibility can help improve an organization’s efficiency and impact.
Real-time data is critical for reopening borders, managing destinations, and for the industry to build back better from the crisis.
A market-based approach for reducing air pollution offers countries in the region great potential for flexibility and innovation.