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The People's Republic of China is experimenting with incentive-based mechanisms to resolve challenges in managing its trans-provincial watersheds.
Asia may have survived the 2008 global economic crisis, but it’s not out of the woods yet. Here are five things the region’s financial systems must address to withstand the next big shock.
A smart, distributed district energy system uses multiple clean energy sources and real-time demand response technology to cut emissions and save energy.
A cyber-attack could mean global economic losses of between $121 billion and $234 billion and insurance losses of between $27 billion and $40 billion.
Leverage science-based tools, foster collaboration across sectors, build local capacity, and promote global and regional cooperation.
Innovative reforms can play a role in helping tax systems to contribute to improved social protection and reduced inequality in Asia and the Pacific.
Digital technology is a game changer in reducing remittance costs between overseas workers and developing countries in Asia.
Experience from two projects shows digital tools for database management help ensure a fair and transparent process and efficient resource allocation.
Develop e-learning resources, curricula that include ‘soft skills,’ and education infrastructure to improve learning in Asia and the Pacific.
Investing in mental health strengthens human capital, reduces inequality, and drives economic and social gains across sectors.