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Well-designed and participatory eco-compensation schemes with proper technical assistance can help small farmers in some of the poorest and most ecologically sensitive areas in the People’s Republic of China.
It takes just three steps—avoid, shift, and improve—for Asia's cities to solve their growing traffic problems and get them moving again.
Innovative reforms can play a role in helping tax systems to contribute to improved social protection and reduced inequality in Asia and the Pacific.
The Kochi Water Metro is an example of how inland waterway transport can not only improve commuting but also contribute to climate goals.
River infrastructure projects must consider natural flows in project planning to save aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.
Successful adaptation to older population age structures requires a policy focus on measuring and improving the social value of medical care.
Large-scale vaccination requires a comprehensive strategy, infrastructure, human resources, monitoring systems, and a receptive public.
A study of nighttime luminosity in Sri Lanka shows an uptake of local economic activities in areas connected by a large-scale road project.
Enhancing long-term care systems entails engaging stakeholders, clarifying roles and responsibilities, and establishing legal and regulatory frameworks.
The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need for creative strategies in conducting an off-site compliance review.