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A project assessed the threats facing the Meghna River and worked with stakeholders in ensuring the sustainable supply of safe drinking water for the city.
The Kochi Water Metro is an example of how inland waterway transport can not only improve commuting but also contribute to climate goals.
Digital technology is key to increasing financial inclusion, but it comes with new challenges and risks.
Bringing quality preventive and diagnostic services closer to communities can reduce health inequalities.
A study of nighttime luminosity in Sri Lanka shows an uptake of local economic activities in areas connected by a large-scale road project.
WASH investments through piped water, improved drainage, and waste management can help curb water-related disease risks and boost climate resilience for refugees and host communities.
Response, recovery, and adaptation measures ensure the safety of commuters and make transport systems resilient to COVID-19 and future disasters.
Here’s what worked and what didn’t for Asian Development Bank’s first regional technical assistance on innovation.
To ensure water security, Singapore has diversified water supply over the last five decades and actively promoted water conservation.
Cities can use AI and satellite imagery for rapid data collection to prevent illegal structures and ensure sustainable urban planning.