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Secondary cities in Asia, Africa, and Latin America have an opportunity to avoid gridlocked growth patterns and to integrate sustainable energy and transport solutions.
A study of Singapore’s Little India helps to develop a practical approach to preserving and enhancing the livability of historic ethnic districts.
A town in northeastern Thailand studies the viability of converting waste to energy to improve waste disposal.
At-risk municipalities in the Philippines take the green growth path by building climate change-resilient ecotowns.
Accurate baseline data can guide policy reforms that leverage the informal recycling sector for cost-effective urban waste management.
A smart management system can improve supply and lower cost with its efficient detection and management of water leaks and overflow.
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.
This requires the adoption of conservation agriculture, agroecology, and nature-based solutions.
Machine learning and satellite imagery can provide data needed by governments for effective property tax management more quickly and efficiently.
Promoting national digital ID systems, interoperable systems, and cloud-based infrastructures can make digital financial services more efficient.