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A town in northeastern Thailand studies the viability of converting waste to energy to improve waste disposal.
One of the most populous cities in the Philippines examines ways to make its waste collection system financially sustainable.
Indonesia’s first returnable and reusable packaging system is plugging the plastic waste and altering consumers’ consumption behavior.
Significant changes in education and skills development help develop knowledge economies that drive long-term growth.
Environment-friendly development policies helped the Republic of Korea reduce carbon emissions while sustaining high economic growth.
The Republic of Korea provided vocational training for disabled people in addition to imposing a hiring quota for both public and private employers.
The widespread adoption of water-saving technologies, such as alternate wetting and drying, is crucial to ensure the long-term sustainability of Pakistan's rice sector.
Gender tip sheets make the business case for mainstreaming gender goals into finance, renewable energy, agribusiness, and other private sector projects.
A study shows targeting support to tourism, agro-processing, garments, electronics, and digital trade can help ensure strong recovery from COVID-19.
PPPs can advance road projects, strengthen infrastructure, and support Sustainable Development Goals, but require effective fiscal and debt management.