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Invest in economic sectors that are more likely to generate more productive jobs.
Putting in place policies, systems, and infrastructure for e-government helped improve efficiency, transparency, and people’s access and participation.
In the Philippines, an education nonprofit is improving program monitoring by removing data silos to increase the reliability and sharing of data.
In Maldives, community participation played a key role in the recovery of affected communities after the 2004 tsunami.
Nature-based solutions can prevent the next pandemic.
Combining workplace training with classroom-based learning reduces skills mismatch by providing students with practical skills and experiences.
After a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck Japan in 2011, communities in Higashi Matsushima City led recovery efforts and built a smart city.
Myanmar’s second largest city tackles the challenges of improving and privatizing waste management.
Effective plastic waste management in Southeast Asia depends on strong data governance frameworks that are practical, inclusive, and enforceable.
Relocating communal spaces, supported by inclusive dialogue, helps safeguard community bonds and cultural continuity.