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An analysis of socioeconomic indicators shows India is a suitable market for bullet trains.
Digital financial services like mobile money can reduce transfer prices and improve transparency, efficiency, and access.
Governments must rethink and refine tax policy and administration measures to not only address development challenges but also to build back better.
Using a tablet or smartphone to conduct survey interviews makes it easier and faster to benchmark progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
Structured health assessments guide countries in strengthening climate-ready services, improving infrastructure, and reducing vulnerability across sectors.
Building regional regulatory capabilities in Asia and the Pacific requires strong oversight and sustained commitment to strengthening vaccine regulatory systems.
WASH investments through piped water, improved drainage, and waste management can help curb water-related disease risks and boost climate resilience for refugees and host communities.
A town in northeastern Thailand studies the viability of converting waste to energy to improve waste disposal.
Significant changes in education and skills development help develop knowledge economies that drive long-term growth.
Mainstream gender inclusion and climate resilience into infrastructure development to improve quality of life and meet sustainability goals.