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Project interventions evolved to create a virtuous cycle in water services, using performance-based contracts, participatory planning, behavioral change campaigns, and institutional reforms.
Nepal took a whole-of-government approach in developing an effective and efficient system of expenditure reporting by local governments.
Restoring the globally important Yancheng wetlands required engineering interventions, forest rehabilitation, and capacity building.
Experts endorse 10 principles for risk mitigation, which include evacuation plans for medical and quarantine facilities and areas under lockdown.
Here’s what worked and what didn’t for Asian Development Bank’s first regional technical assistance on innovation.
This nature-based solution can help cities become more livable, reduce the risk of flooding, and transform urban spaces into vibrant centers for the community.
In the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, an urban water project helped women to become water engineers through scholarships, training, and mentoring.
A water project includes a gender, caste, and minority ethnic strategy to promote the rights of marginalized groups in Nepal.
This piece highlights how sustainable tourism development can support the empowerment of women and minorities.
Empowering women to take greater control over their resources would give them the tools for lifelong change.