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Two of five adults in the Asia and Pacific region are overweight or obese and the costs associated with these conditions undermine economic growth as well as the achievement of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, particularly on health.
Secure funding sources and allocate resources effectively.
This study examines the impediments and gaps that hinder the growth of regional trade and ways to reverse declining trade efficiency.
A comprehensive data dashboard helps Seoul’s leaders make strategic and timely decisions.
To overcome vaccine hesitancy, survey shows campaigns should target women and rural and high-risk populations and focus on family immunization.
To preserve lives and revive the economy, countries need to plan ahead to secure sufficient supplies of the future COVID-19 vaccine.
The Republic of Korea has been a leader in training government officials to be catalysts of economic development.
Here’s how using credit enhancements and working with commercial banks can increase access to finance for micro and small businesses.
The Republic of Korea’s Sudokwon Landfill, one of the largest in the world, offers a sustainable model for urban waste management.
A study of four countries shows vulnerable businesses need cash flow support primarily, including low or no-interest loans.