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The Republic of Korea provided vocational training for disabled people in addition to imposing a hiring quota for both public and private employers.

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.

To overcome vaccine hesitancy, survey shows campaigns should target women and rural and high-risk populations and focus on family immunization.

Policy challenges include the shift in financial intermediation away from traditional banks toward digital finance providers.

Achieving financial inclusion through technology-based solutions presents both opportunities and challenges in Sri Lanka’s financial sector.  

The Republic of Korea has been a leader in training government officials to be catalysts of economic development.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government provides market analysis, such as consumption patterns and purchasing power, to help small entrepreneurs succeed.

Involving residents from rural communities is key to improve access to markets and commercial areas.

PPPs can advance road projects, strengthen infrastructure, and support Sustainable Development Goals, but require effective fiscal and debt management.

Seoul’s innovative solution in blending modernization with cultural preservation successfully transformed the Bukchon hanok area.