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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.
Singapore’s limited land availability did not prevent the National Parks Board from providing open recreational spaces through its Park Connector Network, which converts underused spaces along existing infrastructure into green public spaces that create a sense of openness and livability.
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.
Asia can gain from the longevity dividend by tapping emerging technologies to promote an age-friendly workplace.
A health impact assessment makes people healthier and projects more effective.
A project in Bangladesh used behavior change communication as a large-scale health care intervention to help women and poor households access health care.
Singapore reinvented itself into a world-class city by taking an integrated approach to sustainable urban development.
Drones have the potential to maximize development impact through data acquisition, processing, and management for projects.
Youth can help address noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) by supporting behavior change efforts and initiatives targeted toward encouraging other youth to make healthier choices.
Singapore’s biophilic public hospital was built by rehabilitating and incorporating a nearby stormwater collection pond to create a waterfront healing space popular with patients and nearby residents alike.