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Increased road crashes linked to motorcycles call for improving policies on their use for public transport and logistics.
Increasing private sector participation in training can help build employer confidence and prepare graduates for the job market.
Putting resources toward specialized training, mentoring and confidence building is a successful formula for giving greater voice to women in the countryside.
Social protection spending and coverage are increasing, yet some countries continue to favor the nonpoor over the poor, and men over women.
The keys to success: link education, experience and tourism to create benefits while considering local conditions such as topography and climate.
While remittances from migrant workers continue to increase, they can only fuel economic growth if they enter the formal financial system and be channeled into productive investments.
Building the resilience of rice markets is key to ensuring food security amid increasing prices and climate risks in Asia and the Pacific.
Growing imbalances across regions call for localized development strategies as the country moves toward economic diversification.
Demographic changes, such as population aging in East Asia, will affect productivity and competitiveness and shape how innovation is created.
Warning systems and other measures will help save lives, protect biodiversity, and reduce rail service disruptions.