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The Asian Development Bank has revised its guidelines for project economic analysis, which help ensure investment decisions are based on economic and efficiency considerations.
Harmonizing the definition and measurement of circularity drives better policies and stronger cooperation.
Major reforms toward a market-based, open economy required extensive public communications to gain public support in the Republic of Korea.
Blockchain technology is making waves in developing countries across Asia.
Insights gained from natural capital accounting can guide the design of projects and public policies.
Meaningful CSO engagement is central to improving the inclusivity, accountability, and sustainability of water projects.
Valuation approaches include cost-based, revealed preference, stated preference, and benefit transfer.
Low-income households were moved from at-risk areas near rail tracks to safe, inclusive housing—pioneering transparent, climate-resilient urban resettlement in Sri Lanka.
The Maldives is adopting advanced low-carbon technologies to reduce emissions and diesel imports with the help of the Japan Fund for the Joint Crediting Mechanism.
Support pastoralist-led governance with policies, finance, rights, restoration, and monitoring to sustain mobility, ecosystems, and grassland resilience.