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Inclusive cities acknowledge people with intellectual disabilities and work with them to address their special needs.
Blockchain technology is making waves in developing countries across Asia.
Seoul dismantled an old highway and revived a stream, the city, and local spirit, through the creation of the Seoul Greenway.
Policy challenges include the shift in financial intermediation away from traditional banks toward digital finance providers.
New digital technologies are a game changer for financial inclusion in Asia, opening up access to financial services for all sectors of society, and in the process helping dispel myths about financial inclusion.
Asia needs to mobilize private capital to bankroll its transition to an environmentally sustainable future.
This nature-based solution can help cities become more livable, reduce the risk of flooding, and transform urban spaces into vibrant centers for the community.
In the Indian city of Mangalore, the local government partnered with private companies to modernize the sewage system and turn wastewater into a valuable asset.
Create an enabling environment with strong policies, institutions, and financial systems that support solutions that can adapt to changing needs.
Here’s what worked and what didn’t for Asian Development Bank’s first regional technical assistance on innovation.