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Close cooperation between civil groups and authorities is needed to make the streets more walkable and safe for pedestrians.
New ADB data underlines the importance of managing public debt effectively as the region emerges from the pandemic amid global uncertainty.
Major reforms toward a market-based, open economy required extensive public communications to gain public support in the Republic of Korea.
Digital connectivity is a public good that can lead to new and sustainable growth areas and facilitate cross-border trade and remittances.
Companies and governments are devising strategies for how to manage the personal information of users of online services.
Personal credit information could be an important determining factor in insurance underwriting and the calculation of premiums.
Public oversight of ESG disclosure is vital to preventing greenwashing and protecting investors until robust legal frameworks are established.
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.
Secure financial resources for the microinsurance programs that support the welfare of low-income groups in the Republic of Korea.
Solutions include lowering statutory maximum lending rates, expanding policy financing and mid-rate loans, increasing loans and loan guarantees.