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The Republic of Korea’s capital city faced and resolved a series of obstacles to constructing a modern public building on a historic site.

Policy challenges include the shift in financial intermediation away from traditional banks toward digital finance providers.

Residents in Thimphu contributed part of their land for urban infrastructure and services to support the growth of their city.

In Nepal, a participatory and consensus-based approach proved critical in changing people’s ‘not in my backyard’ attitude toward a municipal project.

Each country must follow its path in leveraging fiscal resources for sustainable development.

Labor, health, and safety measures ensure that the rights and welfare of both local and migrant workers are protected.

Stronger institutions and policies can help broaden the coverage and benefits of social protection spending.

Integrating capacity building and human-centered interventions into the preparation of infrastructure projects helps cities meet sustainable goals.

Investments should seek to strengthen women’s capacities to anticipate, absorb, and adapt to the impacts of natural hazards and climate change and contribute to sustainable development. 

Demographic changes, such as population aging in East Asia, will affect productivity and competitiveness and shape how innovation is created.