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Large-scale and youth-targeted government policies can mitigate the short- and long-term impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on youth employment in Asia.
A hackathon in Nepal nurtured innovative tech solutions to improve sanitation practices in the country.
Two of five adults in the Asia and Pacific region are overweight or obese and the costs associated with these conditions undermine economic growth as well as the achievement of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, particularly on health.
A combination of factors, including having savvy leaders, strategic planning, and key collaborations, has helped four Asian universities rise up the league table.
A new climate-proofed system introduced surface water as the main source of water to conserve diminishing groundwater and reduced saltwater intrusion.
A study of four countries shows vulnerable businesses need cash flow support primarily, including low or no-interest loans.
Indigenous peoples can better articulate their role in making sense of a project’s environmental and social impacts through participatory storytelling.
Policy reforms critical to building resilience include revamping teacher training and improving quality, relevance, and inclusion in the education sector.
Increase production and consumption of renewables to improve energy security and to also lower emissions per capita and carbon intensity.
Targeted policies can help save the fragile enterprises that are at the core of digital transformation.