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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.

Soft skills, a growth mindset, mentorship, and internship can help current and future workers adapt to a rapidly changing workplace.

The Almaty-Bishkek Regional Road Rehabilitation Project enhanced cross-country connections between Almaty and Bishkek to support regional connectivity and trade in Central Asia.

A pilot project in the Philippines gives livelihood support and coaching to poor households, which helped them cope better with the COVID-19 crisis.

To obtain development gains through digital investments, invest in their analog complements: policy and infrastructure.

Japanese firms share best practices and technology in live wire maintenance with Electricity of Viet Nam to improve electric power distribution.

Efforts focused on revegetation, grazing ban, hydrological connection, and community engagement to restore the wetland ecosystems, boost carbon sequestration, and improve livelihood.

A preliminary study in Sri Lanka provides important insights into mechanistic-empirical pavement thickness and overlay design for roadway networks.

Production and export of high-quality mung beans can improve farmers’ incomes and nutrition.

This report provides a framework for implementing commercially viable distributed electrification solutions and shares lessons from a pilot in the Philippines.