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Privatization and corporatization can reduce costs, raise productivity, and improve social welfare.
The experience of the People’s Republic of China shows that beyond economic growth, an adaptive and cooperative approach can help reduce poverty even at hard to reach places.
Close cooperation between civil groups and authorities is needed to make the streets more walkable and safe for pedestrians.
The Republic of Korea has been a leader in training government officials to be catalysts of economic development.
Bhutan has achieved high rates of economic growth and poverty reduction by taking a holistic approach to development that includes the personal happiness of its citizens
After a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck Japan in 2011, communities in Higashi Matsushima City led recovery efforts and built a smart city.
How to make it work: skills training, civic engagement and forums that help young people become active in society.
Local government can enhance the developmental impact of remittances, increase migrants’ capacities, and support their communities.
Harmonize traceability standards and adopt shared digital technologies to boost interoperability in the food supply chain.
Digital technology is a game changer in reducing remittance costs between overseas workers and developing countries in Asia.