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Demographic changes, such as population aging in East Asia, will affect productivity and competitiveness and shape how innovation is created.
Policymakers should focus on long-term strategic plans such as zoning of territories based on potential water sources when designing water and sanitation solutions for communities.
The pandemic worsened disparities in chronic disease management among vulnerable groups, exerting adverse psychosocial and economic effects.
The Republic of Korea tackles the challenge of revitalizing old neighborhoods while preventing the side effects associated with gentrification.
A study of Singapore’s Little India helps to develop a practical approach to preserving and enhancing the livability of historic ethnic districts.
Indonesia’s first returnable and reusable packaging system is plugging the plastic waste and altering consumers’ consumption behavior.
Pilot projects in the region demonstrate how digital technologies can increase access to finance even in remote areas.
Computer-assisted surveys make data collection possible despite COVID-19 travel and social restrictions.
In the Philippines, cloud technology is helping a rural bank reach customers in remote areas more efficiently and at lower operational cost.
There is a blueprint to overcoming the barriers that limit women's participation in the formal economy.