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Effective project design and community engagement helped the Peoples' Republic of China overcome the challenges in building the Dali-Lijiang Railway.
In Bhutan, aviation safety and efficiency are improving due to strong policies and institutions, together with modern infrastructure and technology.
Using a landlord port model is one of the effective ways to promote private sector participation in port development and operations.
Taking a risk-management approach to large-scale projects involves investing in project preparation and attending to stakeholders’ concerns early, such as land and resettlement issues.
Transporting passengers and cargo over navigable rivers and canals reduces road and rail congestion, road crashes, pollution, emissions, and energy consumption.
Regional cooperation and integration efforts on marine life conservation can be improved through strengthened governance and financial sustainability.
Promoting national digital ID systems, interoperable systems, and cloud-based infrastructures can make digital financial services more efficient.
Online training of caregivers using a popular mobile app and a digital monitoring and assessment platform help improve the quality of services.
The region needs integrated and holistic policies to push an ambitious agenda that requires capital, innovation, and new business models and mindsets.
Installing wire-rope barriers to separate opposing lanes of traffic can reduce fatal road accidents by 95%.