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The Republic of Korea tackles the challenge of revitalizing old neighborhoods while preventing the side effects associated with gentrification.
An enabling environment and strong governance lead to better socioeconomic outcomes.
Smart planning and spending improves public services and raises productivity, attracting more private capital and labor and sustaining growth.
Mobile remittances offer a way to provide unbanked populations with affordable, secure, and accessible financial services.
An after-school program for teens that develops technical competence in 21st-century skills is being replicated across the country and beyond.
PPPs can advance road projects, strengthen infrastructure, and support Sustainable Development Goals, but require effective fiscal and debt management.
IAEA is partnering with a number of countries in Asia and the Pacific to transform plastic waste into valuable materials through the use of radiation technology.
In Nepal’s mountain eco-regions, the needs of women and vulnerable groups were considered in designing a project that protects water resources from climate risks.
The Republic of Korea is revitalizing rural centers to improve the quality of life in rural areas.
Shifting waste responsibility to producers is a powerful approach for reducing plastic waste and fostering a circular economy.