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A smart management system can improve supply and lower cost with its efficient detection and management of water leaks and overflow.
With the Integrated Water Resources Management approach, sustaining water resources is a collaborative effort in Bhutan.
From small villages to Silicon Valley, modern technology is giving rise to new leaders and entrepreneurs, as well as innovative companies.
Proven solutions include digitizing paperwork, integrating databases, using smart cards and digital payments, and transmitting emergency assistance via mobile phones.
Early and strong action mitigates health impact, while recovery measures focus on the long term.
Performance-based funding improved urban governance and quality of infrastructure and services, and promoted women’s empowerment.
Experience from other countries shows online business registries are transparent and easy to use, encouraging enterprises to formalize their business.
The Islamic Development Bank shares its experience in microfinance and group value chain financing to improve access to credit in rural areas.
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.
A pilot in Viet Nam found warm mix asphalt reduced emissions while maintaining pavement performance.