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The lessons learned by the Asian Development Bank, which was one of the last organizations to leave Afghanistan[1] in 1980 and one of the first to return in 2002.
Low-income households were moved from at-risk areas near rail tracks to safe, inclusive housing—pioneering transparent, climate-resilient urban resettlement in Sri Lanka.
Make it easier and profitable for commercial operators to develop shipping routes to remote areas.
Embracing small business banking opportunities, and tackling operational efficiency, data and technology challenges can help Asian banks weather the storm.
Improving access to water and sanitation requires not just investing in infrastructure but also policies that ensure the sustainability of services.
Sustainable hydropower project balances energy needs with tribal rights, cultural preservation, and inclusive livelihood restoration.
Nuku'alofa, the capital of Tonga, is transforming into a resilient, disaster-ready urban center designed to withstand the impacts of climate change.
Rapid and low-risk prototyping of solutions to problems promotes innovative and cost-effective approaches to urban development.
Broaden the tax base, increase taxation on capital income, and strengthen all core functions of tax administration for improved compliance.
An after-school program for teens that develops technical competence in 21st-century skills is being replicated across the country and beyond.