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Built through strong partnerships, a railway links two ancient Chinese cities, boosts tourism and jobs, and opens a remote province to a wider market.
Understand and address the needs of vulnerable young workers and entrepreneurs as part of COVID-19 measures.
Research shows university entrepreneurship programs positively impact startup performance but may not increase overall entrepreneurship rates.
Protecting and enhancing natural ecosystems and biodiversity can increase resilience in Asia and the Pacific.
Sustainable energy is about more than renewables. Challenges will remain in financing and maintaining energy systems, even after the clean-energy transition is complete.
Contingency finance is a risk retention approach for addressing loss and damage associated with climate change impacts.
Creating project readiness checklists and certification programs on procurement, financial management, and safeguards will help ensure effective project implementation.
Accelerating universal access to water and sanitation is critical to preventing and managing future health crises.
To overcome vaccine hesitancy, survey shows campaigns should target women and rural and high-risk populations and focus on family immunization.
From a policy and economic standpoint, a paid sick leave program for COVID-19 is cost-effective in promoting behaviors that reduce disease spread.