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Singapore's hawker centers are considered to be useful social tools that not only brings people from all walks of life together through affordable food but also provides a source of livelihood for those with limited financial means.
In Nepal, a participatory and consensus-based approach proved critical in changing people’s ‘not in my backyard’ attitude toward a municipal project.
Proper design of policy incentives and the right mix of recycling, incineration, and other waste management methods through integrated planning can help protect public health and the environment in a sustainable way.
Internet-connected “smart” devices can help transform fast-developing cities in Asia and the Pacific into safe and sustainable urban centers.
In Kaysone Phomvihane, Lao PDR, good O&M contract management and community support will ensure the sustainability of a new sanitary landfill facility.
A study shows the planned railway will increase access to more and better jobs in 48 cities and municipalities in Metro Manila and Southern Luzon.
Adopting a digital billing system can help improve the efficiency and sustainability of water services in Cambodia.
Sorsogon City in the Philippines is investigating options for upgrading its open dumpsites to a properly managed landfill.
Combining materials processed in a single treatment plant offers cost savings and private sector opportunities in sanitation services.
A multitude of positive gender impacts are possible through small infrastructure investments.