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Advances in technology are making more jobs obsolete, which means workers need skills to adapt quickly to changes in the workplace.
Success lies in industry links, technology, skills development, new modes of education delivery, and school-to-work transition programs.
An analysis of socioeconomic indicators shows India is a suitable market for bullet trains.
The Asian Development Bank has revised its guidelines for project economic analysis, which help ensure investment decisions are based on economic and efficiency considerations.
Addressing data gaps, investing in human resources, and using technologies provide policymakers with insights to make informed climate-related decisions.
Several national and regional initiatives address the risks of loss and damage associated with climate change impacts.
Increasing investments in natural capital requires a proper accounting of its economic value for informed policy and decision-making.
Using resource-saving technology, new rice varieties, and intercropping of vegetables improve yields and income in Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Nepal.
In Pakistan, basmati rice farmers are adopting direct seeding technology to improve farm efficiency and yield.
One way for the Philippines to close the skills gap is to strengthen the foundations for noncognitive learning.