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In Kaysone Phomvihane, Lao PDR, good O&M contract management and community support will ensure the sustainability of a new sanitary landfill facility.
Demographic changes, such as population aging in East Asia, will affect productivity and competitiveness and shape how innovation is created.
Promoting the employment of seniors and improving pension schemes can reduce the economic impact of population aging.
Policymakers should focus on long-term strategic plans such as zoning of territories based on potential water sources when designing water and sanitation solutions for communities.
A study shows targeting support to tourism, agro-processing, garments, electronics, and digital trade can help ensure strong recovery from COVID-19.
In Afghanistan, river basin managers work with farmers in ensuring equitable and sustainable irrigation practices to improve yields and livelihoods.
Enhancing transport and trade linkages between and across the countries in the Bay of Bengal region requires a strategic master plan.
The shift to online learning due to COVID-19 has increased the risk of poor children falling further behind in their studies.
The pandemic worsened disparities in chronic disease management among vulnerable groups, exerting adverse psychosocial and economic effects.
Local government can enhance the developmental impact of remittances, increase migrants’ capacities, and support their communities.