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Water tariff reforms coupled with personnel training, social contracts, and technology updates can make water utilities more efficient.
The Republic of Korea takes quick and decisive action to control the spread of the virus and to mitigate risks to public health.
Curitiba, Brazil pioneered the use of bus rapid transit and paved the way for other countries in Latin America and around the world.
The government implemented a communication plan, expanded bike roads, and improved user convenience to increase bicycle usage as a public transport alternative.
The experience of the People’s Republic of China shows that beyond economic growth, an adaptive and cooperative approach can help reduce poverty even at hard to reach places.
The Republic of Korea’s Sudokwon Landfill, one of the largest in the world, offers a sustainable model for urban waste management.
A study of Samoa's online firms provides lessons and insights for other companies in the Pacific.
Replacing an old barrage with advanced technology vastly improved water and flood control, connectivity, and access to essential social services.
Singapore built an offshore landfill on Pulau Semakau primarily for waste management, but it also ensured that marine life would thrive and it could serve as a public park.
Innovations in water management and adaptive planning can create opportunities for climate adaptation and mitigation.